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

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $70 - $90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at Exit 63 Park and Ride via Archer Av/168 St and Airport Connection-Eastbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Ronkonkoma via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Valley Stream to Long Island?

The distance between Valley Stream and Long Island is 46 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Valley Stream to Long Island, including transfers.

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

Valley Stream to Long Island bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Benedict Av / Merrick station.

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

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

Train or bus from Valley Stream to Long Island?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $85 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Valley Stream to Long Island bus arrive?

Valley Stream to Long Island bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Archer Av / 165 station.

Where does the Valley Stream to Long Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Valley Stream to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Long Island is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Valley Stream to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 107+ hotels available in Long Island.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Jamaica to RonkonkomaRonkonkoma Branch
1h 28m
$12–27
Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Stream to Brooklyn13.4 mi
19 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165n4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and RideNorth Fork
2h 53m
$29–85
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Brooklyn13.4 mi
19 min
$70–90

Valley Stream to Long Island by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Ronkonkoma every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–21 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Exit 63 Park and Ride via Archer Av / 165, Archer Av/168 St, Horace Harding Expwy/188 St, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 2h 53m.

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