The average bus between Riverdale and Valley Stream takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Riverdale to Valley Stream. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Riverdale and Valley Stream. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Riverdale is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Valley Stream at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston Rd/E 180 St and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Riverdale station and arriving at Valley Stream station via Boston Rd/E 180 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Riverdale to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/Lake View Pl station.
Riverdale to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av station.
The distance between Riverdale and Valley Stream is 31.1 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Broadway/Lake View Pl to Central Av / Merrick via Boston Rd/E 180 St, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 3h 4m.