There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Valley Stream by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 2 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
1h 18m$9–16Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlem to Valley Streamcar 18.9 mi
26 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q19
- Take the bus from Main St/39 Av to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q20
- Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
2h$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harlem to Valley Streamtaxi 18.9 mi
26 min$75–90Train
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h 19m$12–23
Harlem to Valley Stream by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Harlem to Valley Stream is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlem to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via Main St/39 Av and Merrick Bl / Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Harlem to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from 125 St and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Harlem and Valley Stream is 23 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Harlem to Valley Stream without a car is to line 2 subway and train which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Harlem to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Harlem to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Harlem to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.
The best way to get from Harlem to Valley Stream is to bus which takes 2h and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Central Av / Merrick via Main St/39 Av, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Valley Stream via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 19m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- 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
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
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
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–7
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Main St/39 Av to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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
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More Questions & Answers
Harlem to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
Harlem to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to Valley Stream is 19 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Harlem to Valley Stream.
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