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How to get fromValley Stream to Chinatownby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Valley Stream to Chinatown by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    36 min
    $6–13

  2. Drive 16.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Chinatowncar car 16.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3bus bus Q54
    2h 6m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Chinatowntaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    28 min
    $65–80

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowerysubway subway J / ...
    1h 5m
    $7–10

Valley Stream to Chinatown by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3 via Archer Av / 165 and Jamaica Av/170 St in around 2h 6m.

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