There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 36m$7–15Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Centercar 23.5 mi
34 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway F / ...
2h 1m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Rockefeller Centertaxi 23.5 mi
34 min$210–260
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center by foot, bus, and subway
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.
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 53 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 36m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead 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.
There are 3805+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.
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 53 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/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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