I'm planning to commute to Hofstra from Grand Central, really overwhelmed with the different routes. Can someone suggest the easiest or most efficient way?
Commuting from Grand Central to Hofstra University mainly involves a train ride and then a brief bus ride. Here's a general way to make the commute:
1. You'll initially take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Penn Station in Manhattan, getting on a train towards Hempstead. To get from Grand Central to Penn station, you can take the subway (the S shuttle or the 7 train).
2. In about 45 minutes, you'll arrive at the Hempstead station on the LIRR.
3. From the Hempstead station, there's usually a shuttle service provided by Hofstra University that can take you to the campus in about 10 minutes.
Remember to always verify the current schedules and routes as they can change. MTA and Hofstra University's websites will have the most up-to-date information. Also keep in mind the time of your commute; trains and shuttles may have different schedules depending on the time of day, including rush hour and late night trips.
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