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 16m$9–16Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlem to Valley Streamcar 18.9 mi
26 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from E 126 St/2 Av to 2 Av/E 56 Stbus M15-Sbs / ...
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Merrick Blvd/233 Stbus Qm63
2h 57m$9–18Taxi
- 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 20m$12–22
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 E 126 St/2 Av and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via E 57 St/3 Av and 233 St / Merrick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Harlem to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Harlem to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 126 St/2 Av 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 57m and costs $9 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $23 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from E 126 St/2 Av to Central Av / Merrick via 2 Av/E 56 St, E 57 St/3 Av, and 233 St / Merrick in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Valley Stream via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 126 St/2 Av to 2 Av/E 56 St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Merrick Blvd/233 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harlem to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 Av/E 56 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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