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There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Brooklyn by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to JamaicatrainHempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to East New YorktrainCity Terminal Zone / ...
    1h 21m
    $6–12

  2. Drive 21 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Brooklyncar21 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebusn6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Church AvsubwayF / ...
    2h 42m
    $6

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Plainview Av / B 20busn32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Beach 20 St/Plainview Av to Newport Av/Beach 116 StbusQ22
    3. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St to Avenue H/Flatbush AvbusQ35
    2h 49m
    $10–20

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Brooklyntaxi21 mi
    28 min
    $190–230

  6. Train, line 5 subway

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminaltrainHempstead Branch
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Avsubway5
    2h 29m
    $13–21

Hofstra University to Brooklyn by foot and bus

Calendar264Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to East New York via Hempstead and Jamaica in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Avenue H/Flatbush Av via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5, Beach 20 St/Plainview Av, Newport Av/Beach 116 St, and Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St in around 2h 49m.

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