There are 5 ways to get from Inwood to Valley Stream by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Valley Streamtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
1h 39m$9–16Drive 21.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inwood to Valley Streamcar 21.6 mi
29 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q44-Sbs
- Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
2h 43m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Inwood to Valley Streamtaxi 21.6 mi
29 min$85–110Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Dyckman St to Rockaway Blvdsubway A
- Take the bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Jamaica Av /165 Stbus Q41
- Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
2h 29m$8–13
Inwood to Valley Stream by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inwood to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Inwood to Valley Stream is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Inwood to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Isham St and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via East Fordham Rd/3 Av, Boston Rd/E 180 St and Merrick Bl / Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Inwood to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Dyckman St and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Inwood and Valley Stream is 27 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Inwood to Valley Stream without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 39m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Inwood to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Inwood to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Boston Rd/E 180 St station.
Inwood to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, depart from Dyckman St station.
Inwood to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av station.
What companies run services between Inwood, New York County, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Broadway/Isham St to Central Av / Merrick via East Fordham Rd/3 Av, Boston Rd/E 180 St, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Subway from Dyckman St to Rockaway Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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
Bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Jamaica Av /165 St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- 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
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
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Inwood to Valley Stream train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inwood to Valley Stream is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Inwood to Valley Stream.
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