There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
36 min$6–13Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Valley Stream Stationcar 19.5 mi
33 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Ballard Av / Merrickbus n4
2h 10m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Valley Stream Stationtaxi 19.5 mi
33 min$75–95
Manhattan to Valley Stream Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station. However, there are services departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Ballard Av / Merrick via 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Valley Stream. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Valley Stream Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Valley Stream Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.
Manhattan to Valley Stream Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station is to train which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Valley Stream Station via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, and Ballard Av / Merrick in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Ballard Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Valley Stream Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av station.
Manhattan to Valley Stream Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Valley Stream Station is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Manhattan to Valley Stream Station.
There are 727+ hotels available in Valley Stream Station.



