There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 22m$10–17Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Times Square to Hofstra Universitycar 23.1 mi
34 min$5–7Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 18m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Times Square to Hofstra Universitytaxi 23.1 mi
34 min$210–250Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 25m$7–15Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 56m$9–13
Times Square to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Times Square to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Times Square 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 / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Times Square and Hofstra University is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.
The best way to get from Times Square to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Times Square to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Times Square to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Times Square to Hofstra University is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Hofstra University via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
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More Questions & Answers
Times Square to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
Times Square to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Hofstra University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Times Square to Hofstra University.
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