What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Stream and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at 21 St/Jackson Av via Jamaica Av/170 St and Metropolitan Av/Christ The King Hs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Valley Stream to Long Island City?

The distance between Valley Stream and Long Island City is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

How do I travel from Valley Stream to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City without a car is to train and subway which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Long Island City bus from?

Valley Stream to Long Island City bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Benedict Av / Merrick station.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Long Island City train from?

Valley Stream to Long Island City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.

Where does the Valley Stream to Long Island City bus arrive?

Valley Stream to Long Island City bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Archer Av / 165 station.

Where does the Valley Stream to Long Island City train arrive?

Valley Stream to Long Island City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Valley Stream to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Long Island City is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Valley Stream to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Valley Stream to Long Island City - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Long Island City by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway E
40 min
$7–10
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Stream to Long Island Citycar 15.6 mi
25 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Metropolitan Av/Metro Mallbus Q54
3. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Christ The King Hs to 21 St/Jackson Avbus Q67
2h 25m
$9–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Long Island Citytaxi 15.6 mi
25 min
$60–75

Valley Stream to Long Island City by train and subway

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Distance: 15.2 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to 21 St/Jackson Av via Archer Av / 165, Jamaica Av/170 St, Metropolitan Av/Metro Mall, and Metropolitan Av/Christ The King Hs in around 2h 25m.

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