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Best Ways to Get Around Town		Bicycle Car Hofstra Blue Beetle Long Island Rail Road Taxi Rollerblades Bus
Best Ways to Get to the Airport		A cab ride to the airport will cost $30 for one student and $4 for each additional passenger. Both airports are accessible by car, LIRR, or taxi. JFK has added a new feature called AirTrain JFK. It opened in 2009 and connects several area train stations directly to JFK terminals. The closest stop to campus is the Jamaica LIRR station, which is a stop right on the Hempstead Line. The approximate cost for AirTrain JFK is only $5.

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Getting around can definitely be a hassle if you don't have a car. The University does have a shuttle bus, the Blue Beetle, that takes students to the train stations, the mall, and other shopping centers, but the schedule isn't always convenient. It doesn't coincide with the train schedules at all, and it is often late or absent. Calling Public Safety to figure out where the Blue Beetle is doesn't help—you're better off just taking a taxi back to campus.

There are several taxi services you can utilize if you absolutely need to, but they do get expensive. A cab ride to Mineola or Hempstead train station is $9 and then an extra $3 per person. The local buses are about $2 and are definitely a cheaper option. There is also the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Students use this to get into the city, but it can add up if you plan on making it a habit. Round trip is $13.50 during off-peak hours and more during peak hours.

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Bianca061092

Pre-Medicine Studies '14

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Blue Beetle Ehhhh

Drops offat Hempstead station blot Mineola. Blue beetle not always on time

Apr 09, 2012

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kday2

Journalism '15

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Bus/ Nearby Trains

Hofstra is really close to both the Mineola and Hempstead train stations and Hofstra provides a bus that can transport students to and from the stations. Unfortunately the Hofstra Bus isn't very reliable. They don't always run on the schedule posted online so be careful.

Oct 19, 2011

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crohde1

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

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Public Transport Isn't Great...

It will get you to places where you have to go, but it won't take you to the mall during the week.

Most people have friends with cars or own some themselves though, and the mall is a mile away. It's not that bad.

Jun 18, 2011

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Local Taxi Services

All Island Taxi can be reached at (516) 481-1111.

Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

Student Escort
(516) 463-6606

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Blue Beetle

This bus stops at several locations on campus and provides students with many destinations. Among the variety of places it goes are the Hempstead train station, Jones Beach, Roosevelt Field Mall, and local supermarkets. This is a free service for all Hofstra students.

(516) 463-6606

Daily 24 hours

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Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority (MSBA)

Schedules can also be obtained at the University Hospitality Center.

(516) 766-MSBA

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

Schedules can be obtained at the University Hospitality Center or online.

(516) 822-LIRR

(516) 228-4000

West Columbia St., Hempstead

www.mta.info/lirr

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LaGuardia International Airport

Both airports (LaGuardia and JFK) are located in Queens (LaGuardia on the north side and JFK on the south), and both are about 30 minutes from campus.

(718) 533-3400

www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Both airports (LaGuardia and JFK) are located in Queens (LaGuardia on the north side and JFK on the south), and both are about 30 minutes from campus.

JFK Expy & S. Cargo Rd.

(718) 244-4444

www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html

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Inter-County Travel

235 Deer Park Ave., Babylon

(631) 661-9200

www.greyhound.com

Greyhound Hempstead

168 Jackson St., Hempstead

(516) 483-3230

www.greyhound.com

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New York Penn Station

The nearest Amtrak terminal is located in NYC at Penn Station. It’s simple to get there, as every LIRR line eventually will end up there.

33rd Street between 7th and 8th avenues

(212) 630-6401

www.amtrak.com

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