Hofstra University to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan by train, bus, taxi or car

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Train

Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central

Bus

Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main St
Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 27 Av/2 St

Taxi

Take a taxi from Hofstra University to Manhattan

Drive

Drive from Hofstra University to Manhattan

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.

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What is the fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $220 - $270.

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Is there a direct bus between Hofstra University and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tp / Oak and arriving at 27 Av/2 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St and Roosevelt Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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Is there a direct train between Hofstra University and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

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How far is it from Hofstra University to Manhattan?

The distance between Hofstra University and Manhattan is 20 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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How do I travel from Hofstra University to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $14.

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How long does it take to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan?

The train from Hempstead to Grand Central takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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Where do I catch the Hofstra University to Manhattan bus from?

Hofstra University to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.

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Where do I catch the Hofstra University to Manhattan train from?

Hofstra University to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

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Train or bus from Hofstra University to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 48m.

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Distance: 19.7 miles
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost $3 - $14 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hofstra University to Manhattan via Hempstead Tp / Oak, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 48m.

Train operators

Long Island Rail Road

Phone: +1-718-217-5477
Website: new.mta.info

Train from Hempstead to Grand Central

Ave. Duration: 51 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $3 - $14
Website: https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at: https://new.mta.info/schedules

Peak: $3 - $14
Off-Peak: $7 - $10

Grand Central Terminal

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Bus operators

Nassau Inter-County Express

Phone: +1 516-336-6600
Website: nicebus.com

Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside

Ave. Duration: 56 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: $1 - $3
Schedules at: nicebus.com

Senior 65+, disabled: $2
Regular Fare: $3

MTA Bus Company

Website: mta.info

Bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main St

Ave. Duration: 38 min
Frequency: Every 10 minutes
Estimated price: $2 - $7
Schedules at: new.mta.info

Seniors 65+ and disabled: $1 - $4
Standard Fare: $2 - $7

Bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 27 Av/2 St

Ave. Duration: 35 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $2 - $7
Schedules at: new.mta.info

Seniors 65+ and disabled: $1 - $4
Standard Fare: $2 - $7

Other operators

Taxi from Hofstra University to Manhattan

Ave. Duration: 34 min
Estimated price: $220 - $270

Long Island Taxi

Phone: +1 516-418-2120
Website: longislandtaxi.li

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Manhattan, United States

Manhattan, often referred to by residents of the New York City area as the City, is the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City, and coextensive with the County of New York, one of the original counties of the U.S. state of New York. Manhattan serves as the city's economic and administrative center, cultural identifier, and historical birthplace. The borough consists mostly of Manhattan Island, bounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers; as well as several small adjacent islands. Manhattan additionally contains Marble Hill, a small neighborhood now on the U.S. mainland, that was connected using landfill to the Bronx and separated from the rest of Manhattan by the Harlem River. Manhattan Island is divided into three informally bounded components, each aligned with the borough's long axis: Lower, Midtown, and Upper Manhattan. - Wikipedia

Things to do in Manhattan

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Central Park

Central Park is an urban park in Manhattan, New York City. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States, with 40 million visitors in 2013, and one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Times Square

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Empire State Building

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Places to stay in Manhattan

Thompson Central Park New York, part of Hyatt

8.4 Very good
$167

The Manhattan Club

8.1 Very good
$388

Trump International New York

8.9 Fabulous
$125

Hotel Beacon

8.7 Fabulous

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