There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Valley Stream by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
1h 22m$9–16Drive 20 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Valley Streamcar 20 mi
28 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal Cbus
- Take the bus from Ditmars Blvd/102 St to 108 St/Queens Blvdbus Q23
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
2h 51m$10–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Valley Streamtaxi 20 mi
28 min$100–130
Columbia University to Valley Stream by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Valley Stream is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via Ditmars Blvd/102 St, Queens Blvd/71 Av and 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Columbia University and Valley Stream is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Valley Stream without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 22m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Columbia University to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Columbia University to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St station.
Columbia University to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Laguardia Airport/Terminal C station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Central Av / Merrick via Amsterdam Av/W 120 St, Laguardia Airport/Terminal C, Ditmars Blvd/102 St, 108 St/Queens Blvd, Queens Blvd/71 Av, Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, and 158 St / Archer Bus Term in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Ditmars Blvd/102 St to 108 St/Queens Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Valley Stream is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Columbia University to Valley Stream.
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