How to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train?

From Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av station to E 42nd St & Madison Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the N70 bus from Hempstead Transit Center station to Fulton St + Duncan Rd. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $18.90. The bus and train schedule from Port Authority Bus Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hofstra Universiteit on the Moovit app.

111min$18.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - N70N70
Walk to Hofstra Universiteit
Leaves from W 42 St/8 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42 St/8 Av
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 42nd St & Madison Ave
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N70N70
    Wait for bus
    N70
    Farm State Coll
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fulton St + Duncan Rd.
    ID 848
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hofstra Universiteit
    Walk to
    Hofstra Universiteit
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hempstead and Hofstra Universiteit, Hempstead is approximately 23.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit

To check the bus and train schedule from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Port Authority Bus Terminal) 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line M42, Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Bus line N70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hofstra Universiteit?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The M42 bus line goes from W 42 St/8 Av station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to E 42nd St & Madison Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till E 42nd St & Madison Ave station near Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Port Authority Bus Terminal to get to Hofstra Universiteit?

    Get on the M42 bus from the W 42 St/8 Av stop near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hofstra Universiteit?

    Get off the bus at the E 42nd St & Madison Ave stop, which is closest to Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead.

  • When is the first train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The first train from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Hofstra Universiteit in Hempstead is Hempstead Branch. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station at 1:22 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit?

    The ride from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hofstra Universiteit costs $18.90.

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