There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to Valley Stream by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
- Take the train from Far Rockaway to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch
1h 16m$6–9Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Howard Beach to Valley Streamcar 7.9 mi
12 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 160 Av/92 St to Jamaica Av /165 Stbus Q41
- Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 27m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Valley Streamtaxi 7.9 mi
12 min$40–55
Howard Beach to Valley Stream by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from 160 Av/92 St and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via Merrick Bl / Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard Beach to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at Valley Stream via Far Rockaway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Howard Beach and Valley Stream is 14 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from Howard Beach to Valley Stream without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 16m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Howard Beach to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Howard Beach to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 160 Av/92 St station.
Howard Beach to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
Howard Beach to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av /165 St station.
What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from 160 Av/92 St to Central Av / Merrick via Jamaica Av /165 St and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Far Rockaway to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- 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
- $3–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 160 Av/92 St to Jamaica Av /165 St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Howard Beach to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Valley Stream is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Howard Beach to Valley Stream.
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