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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Valley Stream Stationby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Valley Stream Station by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Streamtrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    36 min
    $6–13

  2. Drive 18.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Valley Stream Stationcar car 18.6 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Valley Stream Stationtaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    26 min
    $70–90

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Valley Stream Station by foot and train

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Valley Stream Station, 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.

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