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Shuttle/Train/Car/Bus/Plane
By Shuttle
Hofstra provides several shuttles to help students get around the area. To ride the shuttles, you need only show the driver your Hofstra ID card. The Train Shuttle runs to nearby Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations where you can take a train to New York City or various locations on Long Island. The Shopping and Entertainment Shuttle goes to a nearby mall, movie theater, and shopping centers. See the “Shopping” section of this guide for more information on the Shopping and Entertainment Shuttle’s stops.
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The Night Shuttle runs through the neighborhoods surrounding Hofstra from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. It travels from various points on North and South Campus to dining and entertainment establishments, and through areas of Hempstead and Uniondale where many students live. This shuttle provides regular and reliable transportation to students who work and study late, or who need to travel to and from off-campus residences. Check all shuttle times and stops at hofstra.edu/shuttle.
By Train
The LIRR provides regular commuter service from Pennsylvania Station in New York City to stations across Long Island. Pennsylvania Station is located at 34th Street and 8th Avenue, below Madison Square Garden. Hofstra’s Train Shuttle stops at the Hempstead and Mineola LIRR stations. If you are taking the train on the Hempstead line, exit at the final stop, “Hempstead.” The Mineola station is on the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma lines. Check MTA.info/LIRR for schedules and fares. In New York City, subway trains provide transportation service throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
By Car
If you do not have your own car and wish to go farther than the area covered by the Hofstra shuttles, you can use Uber, Lyft, or taxis to get around. Hofstra also partners with Zipcar, a car-sharing network, to provide cars for rent by the hour or the day. Learn more about this service at zipcar.com/hofstra.
By Bus
Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) provides public bus service in the area. The N70/71/72 buses serve Hempstead, Hofstra University, Nassau University Medical Center, Levittown, Farmingdale, Melville, Sunrise Mall, and Babylon via Hempstead Turnpike.
By Plane
Nearby airports include John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Airport, and Long Island MacArthur Airport. Please note that a NYC yellow taxi cab ride to and from the airports can be costly. Fares double once the taxi leaves the NYC limits, so it is recommended to use a Long Island cab company or other transportation options.
