There are 5 ways to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
2h 6m$10–18Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattancar 24.5 mi
40 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 Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F
2h 12m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattantaxi 24.5 mi
40 min$220–270Bus
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Field Bus Term to Springfield Bl / Jamaicabus n24
- Take the bus from Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd to Horace Harding Expwy/Main Stbus Q88
3h 12m$28–89
Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hofstra Univ / East Gate and arriving at 86th St & Central Park West via Roosevelt Field Bus Term, Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd and Airport Connection - WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Nassau Coliseum and Manhattan is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan, including transfers.
Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Roosevelt Field Bus Term station.
Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $90 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Nassau Coliseum, NY, USA and Manhattan, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nassau Coliseum to 86th St & Central Park West via Hofstra Univ / East Gate, Roosevelt Field Bus Term, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd, and Airport Connection - WB in around 3h 12m.
- 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 Lexington Av/63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Bus from Roosevelt Field Bus Term to Springfield Bl / Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd to Horace Harding Expwy/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Springfield Bl / Jamaica station.
Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan is 25 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Nassau Coliseum to Manhattan.
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