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How to get fromNewark to Hofstra Universityby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Hofstra University by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
    2h 13m
    $12–29

  2. Drive 32.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Hofstra Universitycar32.5 mi
    55 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus108
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbusn6 / ...
    4h 37m
    $16–57

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Hofstra Universitytaxi32.5 mi
    55 min
    $290–350

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to HicksvilletrainPort Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Broadfield Stbusn48 / ...
    2h 18m
    $14–31

  6. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
    2. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportsubwayE
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
    2h 45m
    $10–15

Newark to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Hofstra University via New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Hofstra University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Madison Av, Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 4h 37m.

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