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How to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan by subway and train?

From Valley Stream to Manhattan by subway and train

To get from Valley Stream to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Valley Stream station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the C subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

72min$15.90
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Valley Stream
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Valley Stream
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Valley Stream to Manhattan by subway and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and B

To get from Valley Stream to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Valley Stream station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

70min$15.90
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Valley Stream
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Valley Stream
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Valley Stream to Manhattan
The distance between Valley Stream, Manhattan and Manhattan, Manhattan is approximately 21.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Valley Stream to Manhattan by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Valley Stream

Valley Stream is located at Nassau, NY, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave + Valley Stream Blvd.

Train stations close to Valley Stream:

  • Valley Stream
  • Gibson
  • Lynbrook

Bus stations close to Valley Stream:

  • Central Ave + Valley Stream Blvd
  • *Right on S Central Av*
  • *Left on W Valley Stream Bl*
Public transit stations close to Manhattan, Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 81 St/Central Park West.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • W 81 St/Central Park West
  • Central Park West/W 90 St
  • Central Park West/W 88 St

Alternative route from Valley Stream to Manhattan by subway and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and B

To get from Valley Stream to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Valley Stream station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

70min$15.90
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Valley Stream
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Valley Stream
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

    The FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train line goes from Valley Stream station near Valley Stream in Valley Stream, Ny to Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Penn Station station near Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Valley Stream to Manhattan by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Valley Stream in Valley Stream, Ny and Manhattan in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Valley Stream to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from the Valley Stream station near Valley Stream in Valley Stream, Ny.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Valley Stream and Manhattan?

    Get off the train at the Penn Station station, which is closest to Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Valley Stream to Manhattan?

    The ride from Valley Stream to Manhattan costs $15.90.

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