What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Valley Stream?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Exit 63 Park and Ride and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North and Merrick Bl / Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Valley Stream?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Valley Stream via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Long Island to Valley Stream?

The distance between Long Island and Valley Stream is 46 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Valley Stream without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Valley Stream?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Long Island to Valley Stream, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Valley Stream bus from?

Long Island to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Exit 63 Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Valley Stream train from?

Long Island to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Valley Stream?

The best way to get from Long Island to Valley Stream is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Long Island to Valley Stream bus arrive?

Long Island to Valley Stream bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Airport Connection-Westbound station.

Where does the Long Island to Valley Stream train arrive?

Long Island to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Valley Stream?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Valley Stream is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Long Island to Valley Stream.

Where can I stay near Valley Stream?

There are 661+ hotels available in Valley Stream.

Long Island to Valley Stream - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Valley Stream by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 25m
$12–28
Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Valley Streamcar 13.5 mi
20 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to Airport Connection-Westboundbus North Fork
2. Take the bus from Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q44-Sbs / ...
2h 39m
$30–83
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Valley Streamtaxi 13.5 mi
20 min
$60–75

Long Island to Valley Stream by train

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaica every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to Central Av / Merrick via Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 2h 39m.

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