There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream by train, subway, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
47 min$6–13Drive 19.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockefeller Center to Valley Streamcar 19.1 mi
27 min$4–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway E
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 16m$6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h 33m$8–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Valley Streamtaxi 19.1 mi
27 min$75–95
Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Rockefeller Center and Valley Stream is 18 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Rockefeller Center to Valley Stream.
There are 707+ hotels available in Valley Stream.
What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
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
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
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