There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 48m$25–41Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsiecar 85.6 mi
1h 58m$16–23Line 412 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Nybus 412 / ...
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
6h 8m$21–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 32m$37–69
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Metro North Station via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, Mineola Bus Term, Queens Vil, Ny and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Poughkeepsie is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Queens Vil, Ny station.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie via Hempstead and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Metro North Station via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, Mineola Bus Term, Queens Vil, Ny, White Plains, Ny, and TransCenter in around 6h 8m.
- 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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–20
- Peak
- $23–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at White Plains, Ny station.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie.
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