There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Valley Stream by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from West Hempstead to Valley StreamWest Hempstead Branch
29 min$3–6Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Valley Stream6.8 mi
9 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy.n31 / ...
37 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Valley Stream6.8 mi
9 min$70–85Train via Jamaica
- Take the train from Hempstead to JamaicaHempstead Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley StreamFar Rockaway Branch / ...
52 min$6–13Bus via Elmont Rd / Hempstead
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Elmont Rd / Hempsteadn6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hempstead Tp / Elmont to Val Stream Bl / Centraln1
1h 13m$6
Hempstead to Valley Stream by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Val Stream Bl / Central via Hempstead Tp / Elmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Hempstead and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Hempstead and Valley Stream is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
The train from West Hempstead to Valley Stream takes 29 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Hempstead to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Valley Stream is to train which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from West Hempstead to Valley Stream every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from West Hempstead to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1–2
- Peak
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Elmont Rd / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- 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 Hempstead Tp / Elmont to Val Stream Bl / Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Elmont Rd / Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Valley Stream is 7 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Hempstead to Valley Stream.
There are 779+ hotels available in Valley Stream.



