There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Freeport Sta / South Bay 1
best- Take the bus from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St to Freeport Sta / Northbus n43
- Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 1 to Benedict Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 20m$6Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Valley Streamcar 7.8 mi
11 min$2–3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy.bus n32 / ...
- Take the train from Lynbrook to Valley Streamtrain Long Beach Branch
1h 22m$5–7Train
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h 31m$6–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Valley Streamtaxi 7.8 mi
11 min$80–95Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Elmont Rd / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hempstead Tp / Elmont to Val Stream Bl / Centralbus n1
1h 39m$9
Hofstra University to Valley Stream by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $80 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St and arriving at Benedict Av / Merrick via Freeport Sta / South Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Valley Stream via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Valley Stream is 14 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream without a car is to bus via Freeport Sta / South Bay 1 which takes 1h 20m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St station.
Hofstra University to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Valley Stream is to bus via Freeport Sta / South Bay 1 which takes 1h 20m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Benedict Av / Merrick via Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St, Freeport Sta / North, and Freeport Sta / South Bay 1 in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Valley Stream via Hempstead and Jamaica in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Lynbrook to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $2–4
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 30 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 Uniondale Ave Opp Gerald St to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 1 to Benedict Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Broadway & Sunrise Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Elmont Rd / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Freeport Sta / North station.
Hofstra University to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Valley Stream is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Hofstra University to Valley Stream.
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