There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley StreamFar Rockaway Branch / ...
36 min$6–13Drive 18.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream18.8 mi
26 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Merrick Blvd/233 StQm63
1h 46m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream18.8 mi
26 min$100–130
Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 40 St and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via 233 St / Merrick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Valley Stream is 17 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 40 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Merrick Blvd/233 St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal 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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Merrick Blvd/233 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/233 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream is 19 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream.
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