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How to get fromValley Stream to Long Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 24m
    $12–28

  2. Drive  13.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Brooklyncar car 13.4 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Archer Av/168 St to Horace Harding Expwy/188 Stbus bus Q30 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus bus
    2h 52m
    $30–86

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Brooklyntaxi taxi 13.4 mi
    20 min
    $60–75

Valley Stream to Long Island by train

Calendar346Weekly Trains
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Ronkonkoma every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–21 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Exit 63 Park and Ride via Archer Av / 165, Archer Av/168 St, Horace Harding Expwy/188 St, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 2h 52m.

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