There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Merrick by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St to Freeport Sta / Northbus n43
52 min$5–8Drive 5.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Merrickcar 5.3 mi
9 min$1–2Train
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
1h 36m$8–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Merricktaxi 5.3 mi
9 min$55–70Bus via (arr.) Hemp TC / West
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Freeport Sta / Northbus n40 / ...
1h 1m$8–11
Hofstra University to Merrick by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Merrick is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Merrick is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St and arriving at Freeport Sta / North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Merrick via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Merrick is 8 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Merrick without a car is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Hofstra University to Merrick, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Merrick bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St station.
Hofstra University to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Merrick is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St to Freeport Sta / North hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Merrick via Hempstead and Jamaica in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Merrick bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Freeport Sta / North station.
Hofstra University to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Merrick is 5 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Hofstra University to Merrick.
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