There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 6 subway
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 14 St-Union Sq6 / ...
1h 37mDrive 23.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore23.6 mi
35 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 14 StF / ...
2h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to E 23 St/Lexington AvQm68
3h 27m$8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore23.6 mi
35 min$210–260
Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at E 23 St/Lexington Av via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Strand Bookstore is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore without a car is to train and line 6 subway which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Strand Bookstore, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, and E 23 St/Lexington Av in around 3h 27m.
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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
- 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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to E 23 St/Lexington Av
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Hofstra University to Strand Bookstore.
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