The average train between Valley Stream and 52nd Street takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Valley Stream to 52nd Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Valley Stream and 52nd Street. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Valley Stream is at 11:35 PM which arrives into 52nd Street at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to 52nd Street. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream station and arriving at 52nd Street station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Valley Stream to 52nd Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.
Valley Stream to 52nd Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station.
The distance between Valley Stream and 52nd Street is 24.4 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 36 min.