There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to Valley Stream by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Hills to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
22 min$4–8Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Hills to Valley Streamcar 9.8 mi
15 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
33 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Valley Streamtaxi 9.8 mi
15 min$50–65Train via Jamaica
- Take the train from Forest Hills to Jamaicatrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
33 min$3–8
Forest Hills to Valley Stream by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 158 St / Archer Bus Term and arriving at Central Av / Merrick. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Forest Hills and Valley Stream is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $4 - $8.
The train from Forest Hills to Valley Stream takes 22 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Forest Hills to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 158 St / Archer Bus Term station.
Forest Hills to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Valley Stream is to train which takes 22 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 33 min.
What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to Valley Stream every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrick every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Forest Hills to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
Train from Forest Hills to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $2–5
Train from Jamaica to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1–2
- Peak
- $2–4
- 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
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.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
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
Forest Hills to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Central Av / Merrick station.
Forest Hills to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Valley Stream is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Forest Hills to Valley Stream.
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