What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

The distance between Valley Stream and Manhattan is 17 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

The train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminal takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Manhattan train from?

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

Where does the Valley Stream to Manhattan train arrive?

Valley Stream to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Manhattan is 19 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Valley Stream to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3765+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Valley Stream to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan by train, bus, subway, 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
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
36 min
$6–13
Drive 19.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Stream to Manhattancar 19.1 mi
32 min
$4–5
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av / 164 St to Pitkin Av /Euclid Avbus Q8
3. Take the subway from Euclid Av to 86 Stsubway C / ...
2h 20m
$8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Manhattantaxi 19.1 mi
32 min
$100–130

Valley Stream to Manhattan by train

175Weekly Trains

36 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 36 min.

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