There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst to Valley Stream by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
24 min$5–10Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmhurst to Valley Streamcar 12.3 mi
17 min$3–4Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway E
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 6m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Valley Streamtaxi 12.3 mi
17 min$50–65Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Grand Av to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 25m$6–10
Elmhurst to Valley Stream by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Grand Av and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woodside and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Elmhurst and Valley Stream is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $5 - $10.
The train from Woodside to Valley Stream takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Elmhurst to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Grand Av station.
Elmhurst to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Valley Stream is to train which takes 24 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Valley Stream every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Grand Av to Central Av / Merrick via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av and 158 St / Archer Bus Term in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Queens Blvd/Grand Av to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av station.
Elmhurst to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Valley Stream is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Elmhurst to Valley Stream.
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