There are 3 ways to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream by tram, train, bus, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
39 min$12–16Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 3m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Streamtaxi 7.7 mi
11 min$35–50
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream is to tram and bus which costs $12 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Valley Stream via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Valley Stream is 12 miles.
The best way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream without a car is to tram and train which takes 39 min and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream, including transfers.
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 4 station.
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
There are 726+ hotels available in Valley Stream.
What companies run services between JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Valley Stream. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Valley Stream. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 to Central Av / Merrick via Jamaica Station and 158 St / Archer Bus Term in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
Tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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