There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Jamaica
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Jamaica to HempsteadHempstead Branch
3h 17m$22–615Bus, train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
6h 51m$18–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to FreeportBabylon Branch / ...
4h 8m$28–57Drive 109.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Hofstra University109.1 mi
2h 28m$20–29Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to HicksvillePort Jefferson Branch / ...
3h 23m$24–617
Philadelphia to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Philadelphia and Hofstra University is 114 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Jamaica which takes 3h 17m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Hofstra University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Hofstra University.
There are 3069+ hotels available in Hofstra University.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Hofstra University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- $3–6
Train from New York Penn Station to Freeport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–16
Train from New York Penn Station to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
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