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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper LeveltrainNec / ...
    4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain
    2h 48m
    $11–36

  2. Drive 29.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Hackensackcar29.3 mi
    41 min
    $6–8

  3. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus TerminalsubwayE
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St#bus165
    2h 52m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebusn6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St#bus165
    3h 22m
    $10–28

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Hackensacktaxi29.3 mi
    41 min
    $260–320

  6. Bus via 188 St/64 Av

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebusn6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 StbusQm5
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St#bus165
    4h 27m
    $15–38

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Essex Street via Hempstead, Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to State St At Salem St# via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Jamaica-179 St, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 22m.

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