Student rides
Hofstra University rides home, airport runs & game day
Hempstead, New York· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Hempstead and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Hempstead connects to the relay grid near New York, NY (21 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Hempstead → Philadelphia, PA93 mi · $10–$20
- Hempstead → Atlantic City, NJ111 mi · $15–$25
- Hempstead → Scranton, PA115 mi · $15–$25
- Hempstead → Springfield, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Hempstead → Lancaster, PA150 mi · $20–$35
- Hempstead → Dover, DE156 mi · $20–$35
- Hempstead → Albany, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Hempstead → Boston, MA221 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Hempstead
Hofstra University student travel FAQ
- How do Hofstra University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Hempstead bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Hempstead cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.