There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Valley Stream to Woodsidetrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Woodside to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
44 min$7–13Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)car 11.8 mi
16 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Main St/Kissena Blvdbus Q44-Sbs / ...
1h 19m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)taxi 11.8 mi
16 min$45–60
Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at Main St/Kissena Blvd via Merrick Blvd/Archer Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Flushing Main Street via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Valley Stream and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 17 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), including transfers.
Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Benedict Av / Merrick station.
Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
You can take a train from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) via Woodside and Flushing Main Street in around 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) via Archer Av / 165, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Main St/Kissena Blvd in around 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Valley Stream to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Woodside to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1–2
- Peak
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Main St/Kissena Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
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More Questions & Answers
Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Archer Av / 165 station.
Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Valley Stream to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR).
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