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How to get fromValley Stream to Jackson Heightsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Jackson Heights by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Woodsidetrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    22 min
    $5–10

  2. Drive  13.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Jackson Heightscar car 13.8 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Main St/38 Avbus bus Q20
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to Northern Blvd/82 Stbus bus Q63 / ...
    1h 46m
    $9–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Jackson Heightstaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    18 min
    $55–70

Valley Stream to Jackson Heights by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.4 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to Woodside hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Northern Blvd/82 St via Archer Av / 165, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, Main St/38 Av, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 1h 46m.

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