There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 30m$11–17Drive 24.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseumcar 24.2 mi
41 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Avbus Q88
- Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Termbus n24
2h 34m$28–86Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseumtaxi 24.2 mi
41 min$220–260
Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum. However, there are services departing from 86th St & Central Park West and arriving at Hofstra Univ / East Gate via Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Roosevelt Field Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Manhattan and Nassau Coliseum is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum, including transfers.
Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St station.
Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $90 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Nassau Coliseum, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Nassau Coliseum via Airport Connection - WB, Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, Roosevelt Field Bus Term, and Hofstra Univ / East Gate in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $220–260
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av station.
Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum is 24 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Manhattan to Nassau Coliseum.
There are 315+ hotels available in Nassau Coliseum.



