There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Botanical Gardentrain Harlem
1h 33m$13–23Drive 19.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Gardencar 19.1 mi
28 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 34m$9–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Gardentaxi 19.1 mi
28 min$75–95
Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at East Fordham Rd/Camberleng Av via Merrick Blvd/Archer Av and E 180 St/Boston Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Botanical Garden via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Valley Stream and New York Botanical Garden is 27 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden, including transfers.
Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Benedict Av / Merrick station.
Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $19 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and New York Botanical Garden, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden via Grand Central Terminal and Botanical Garden in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to New York Botanical Garden via Archer Av / 165, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, E 180 St/Devoe Av, E 180 St/Boston Rd, and East Fordham Rd/Camberleng Av in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Botanical Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- 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 E 180 St/Devoe Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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 Botanical Garden bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Archer Av / 165 station.
Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Valley Stream to New York Botanical Garden.
There are 3426+ hotels available in New York Botanical Garden.




