There are 5 ways to get from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminaltrain City Terminal Zone / ...
- Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 8 St-NY Aquariumsubway Q
1h 28m$9–15Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Stream to New York Aquariumcar 18.2 mi
26 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3bus Q54
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Avenue Ubus B44-Sbs / ...
3h 50m$9–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valley Stream to New York Aquariumtaxi 18.2 mi
26 min$70–90Subway
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd to W 8 St-NY Aquariumsubway F / ...
2h 9m$7–10
Valley Stream to New York Aquarium by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at Surf Av/W 5 St via Jamaica Av/170 St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 and Nostrand Av/Gravesend Neck Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at W 8 St-NY Aquarium via Jamaica and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Valley Stream and New York Aquarium is 25 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 28m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium, including transfers.
Valley Stream to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/170 St station.
Valley Stream to New York Aquarium train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Valley Stream to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3 station.
What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and New York Aquarium, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to New York Aquarium via Archer Av / 165, Jamaica Av/170 St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4, Nostrand Av/Avenue U, Nostrand Av/Gravesend Neck Rd, and Surf Av/W 5 St in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Sutphin Blvd to W 8 St-NY Aquarium every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–5
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 8 St-NY Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Sutphin Blvd to W 8 St-NY Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Avenue U
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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 New York Aquarium train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Atlantic Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to New York Aquarium is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Valley Stream to New York Aquarium.
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