What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead is to bus which costs $6 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Stream and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Pl / Central and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via Elmont Rd / Hempstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Valley Stream to West Hempstead?

The distance between Valley Stream and West Hempstead is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Valley Stream to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead without a car is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to West Hempstead bus from?

Valley Stream to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hamilton Pl / Central station.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to West Hempstead train from?

Valley Stream to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.

Train or bus from Valley Stream to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Valley Stream to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Valley Stream to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Hempstead Tp / Elmont station.

Where does the Valley Stream to West Hempstead train arrive?

Valley Stream to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 395+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Valley Stream to West Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead by bus, train, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Pl / Central to Hempstead Tp / Elmontbus n1
2. Take the bus from Elmont Rd / Hempstead to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
52 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 17m
$6–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to West Hempsteadtaxi 5.1 mi
9 min
$55–70
Walk
1. Take the foot from Valley Stream to West Hempsteadwalk 5.3 mi
1h 41m

Valley Stream to West Hempstead by bus

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52 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Valley Stream to West Hempstead.

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Hamilton Pl / Central to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Hempstead Tp / Elmont and Elmont Rd / Hempstead in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valley Stream to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 17m.

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