Valley Stream, NY is a small village located in Nassau County on the South Shore of Long Island. Although it is not a densely populated area, it does offer its residents and visitors plenty of transportation options to get around. The village has two Long Island Rail Road stops: Valley Stream and Far Rockaway. Both stations provide excellent access to New York City, Long Island, and beyond. There are also several bus lines that serve the area, such as the N22/N22A which operates from Valley Stream to Roosevelt Field Mall and Hicksville. Other buses include the N55 which runs from Valley Stream to Lynbrook Station via Hempstead Turnpike; the N77A which runs between Valley Stream and Freeport Station; and the N79 which travels from Valley Stream to Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream. In addition to these public transportation options, there are also several taxi services available throughout the village for those who need a more direct travel option. All in all, there are numerous transportation options available in Valley Stream for both local commuters and tourists alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Valley Stream takes 42.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Valley Stream get to work:
- 63.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 24.9% take mass transit