There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 37m$7–15Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Centercar 23.5 mi
34 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus Qm68
3h 31m$9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Centertaxi 23.5 mi
34 min$210–260
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Madison Av/E 49 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Rockefeller Center is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, and Madison Av/E 49 St in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center.
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