There are 6 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd.
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 39m$10–17Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University23.4 mi
35 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
3h 7m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University23.4 mi
35 min$210–260Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 43m$7–15Subway, train
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportE
- Take the train from Jamaica to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 188 St/64 Av, 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hofstra University is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd. which takes 1h 39m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University is to train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd. which takes 1h 39m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- 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
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra University.
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