There are 4 ways to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h$5–12Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Streamcar 11.7 mi
18 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Main St/41 Av to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q44-Sbs / ...
- Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrickbus n4 / ...
1h 40m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Streamtaxi 11.7 mi
18 min$45–60
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Main St/41 Av and arriving at Central Av / Merrick via Merrick Bl / Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream. However, there are services departing from Mets-Willets Point and arriving at Valley Stream via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) and Valley Stream is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $4 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream, including transfers.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Main St/41 Av station.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream is to train which takes 1h and costs $4 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Valley Stream, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Valley Stream hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Central Av / Merrick via Main St/41 Av, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Merrick Bl / Archer in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Main St/41 Av to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Merrick Bl / Archer to Central Av / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av station.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Valley Stream station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Valley Stream.
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