There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Av / Merrick to Freeport Sta / Northbus n4 / ...
- Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Gerald Stbus n43
1h 29m$6Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Stream to Hofstra Universitycar 7.4 mi
12 min$2Train
- Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 40m$9–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Hofstra Universitytaxi 7.4 mi
12 min$75–95
Valley Stream to Hofstra University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $75 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Central Av / Merrick and arriving at Uniondale Ave + Gerald St via Freeport Sta / South Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Valley Stream and Hofstra University is 14 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Valley Stream to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Central Av / Merrick station.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to Hofstra University is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $16 and takes 1h 40m.
Valley Stream to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Freeport Sta / North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Hofstra University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Valley Stream to Hofstra University.
What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Central Av / Merrick to Hofstra University via Freeport Sta / North, Freeport Sta / South Bay 2, and Uniondale Ave + Gerald St in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valley Stream to Hofstra University via Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Valley Stream to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–6
- Peak
- $3–7
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Central Av / Merrick to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Gerald St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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