There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Hofstra University by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave to Uniondale Ave + Gerald Stbus n43
32 min$3Drive 5.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrick to Hofstra Universitycar 5.3 mi
9 min$1–2Train
- Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 41m$8–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrick to Hofstra Universitytaxi 5.3 mi
9 min$55–70Bus via Merrick
- Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Gerald Stbus n43
1h 2m$5–8
Merrick to Hofstra University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Hofstra University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave and arriving at Uniondale Ave + Gerald St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Merrick and Hofstra University is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Hofstra University without a car is to bus which takes 32 min and costs $3.
The bus from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave to Uniondale Ave + Gerald St takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merrick to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave station.
Merrick to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
The best way to get from Merrick to Hofstra University is to bus which takes 32 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave to Uniondale Ave + Gerald St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Hofstra University via Jamaica and Hempstead in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Merrick to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–11
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Babylon Tpke + Opp Hillside Ave to Uniondale Ave + Gerald St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Gerald St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Merrick to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Uniondale Ave + Gerald St station.
Merrick to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Hofstra University is 5 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Merrick to Hofstra University.
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