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How to get fromValley Stream to Rockland Countyby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Valley Stream to Rockland County by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train Pasc
    2h 38m
    $11–37

  2. Drive  45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Rockland Countycar car 45.6 mi
    58 min
    $9–12

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Eckerson Rdbus bus Rockland Coaches
    3h 7m
    $16–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Rockland Countytaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    58 min
    $170–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/165 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3bus bus Q54
    2. Take the bus from Bedford Ave & Taylor St to Washington Avebus bus 7 / ...
    4h 31m
    $24–32

Valley Stream to Rockland County by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Rockland County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Valley Stream to Spring Valley via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Washington Ave via Archer Av / 165, Jamaica Av/165 St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3, and Bedford Ave & Taylor St in around 4h 31m.

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