How to get from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train?

Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit - Bus Schedule

The Q8 bus from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the N43X bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 station to Hempstead Tp / Uniondale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.40. The bus and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hofstra Universiteit on the Moovit app.

125min$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N43XN43X
Walk to Hofstra Universiteit
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Freeport
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Freeport Sta / South Bay 2
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - N43XN43X
    Wait for bus
    N43X
    Roosevelt Field Exp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Tp / Uniondale
    ID 5958
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hofstra Universiteit
    Walk to
    Hofstra Universiteit
    0.54 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit

The distance between Brooklyn, Hempstead and Hofstra Universiteit, Hempstead is approximately 24.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hempstead – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit

To check the bus and train schedule from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Hofstra Universiteit), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line N43X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Hofstra Universiteit?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The Q8 bus line goes from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station near Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Hofstra Universiteit?

    Get on the Q8 bus from the Fountain Av /Flatlands Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Hofstra Universiteit?

    Get off the bus at the Sutphin Blvd/95 Av stop, which is closest to Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universiteit costs $13.40.

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