There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
1h 26m$7–15Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal22.9 mi
33 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 StQm68
3h 37m$8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal22.9 mi
33 min$200–250
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Madison Av/E 40 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Grand Central Terminal is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, and Madison Av/E 40 St in around 3h 37m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal.
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