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

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Stream and Ridgewood?

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to Ridgewood. However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd via Jamaica Av/165 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and Ridgewood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valley Stream and arriving at East New York. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Valley Stream to Ridgewood?

The distance between Valley Stream and Ridgewood is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

The train from Valley Stream to East New York takes 24 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Ridgewood bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Valley Stream to Ridgewood?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood is to train which takes 24 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Valley Stream to Ridgewood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Valley Stream to Ridgewood train arrive?

Valley Stream to Ridgewood train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at East New York station.

Can I drive from Valley Stream to Ridgewood?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Ridgewood is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Valley Stream to Ridgewood.

Where can I stay near Ridgewood?

There are 2785+ hotels available in Ridgewood.

Valley Stream to Ridgewood - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood 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 Valley Stream to East New Yorktrain Long Beach Branch / ...
24 min
$5–10
Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Stream to Ridgewoodcar 11.8 mi
18 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/165 St to Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rdbus Q54
1h 26m
$5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Ridgewoodtaxi 11.8 mi
18 min
$65–80
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to East New Yorktrain City Terminal Zone / ...
31 min
$5–9

Valley Stream to Ridgewood by train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valley Stream to Ridgewood.

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to East New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd via Archer Av / 165 and Jamaica Av/165 St in around 1h 26m.

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