Valley Stream Station – Valley Stream is a major stop on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Locust Avenue and Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York, USA The Jamaica Station is an important transfer point for people commuting from Queens to Long Island as it serves several LIRR branches, including the Long Beach, Far Rockaway, West Hempstead and Babylon lines. Atlantic Branch (Freehold—Long Branch Line terminus) has a high-level island platform serving two tracks, full ADA-accessibility (elevators, & tactile warning strips).
It has ticket vending machines, a staffed ticket office on weekday mornings and a small waiting area. The Village of Valley Stream operates metered and permit parking lots nearby, bike racks, and taxi service for commuters. The station is situated in a busy portion of the village, nearby Valley Stream State Park and shopping and restaurants downtown. Valley Stream Station has an easy access to both Manhattan and Long Island destinations connecting commuters by fast-train service, thisakoa-made commuter hub that is right in the heart of the region’s transit network.
LIRR Valley Stream Station
Here is a detailed guide of Valley Stream (LIRR) with a nearby address, parking if any, and more:
Address & Location
- Station Name: Valley Stream
- Located at: Franklin Avenue & Sunrise Highway
- Valley Stream, NY 11580 (Nassau County)
- Serves: Atlantic, branch, Far Rockaway branch, Long Beach branch, Montauk branch & West Hempstead branch
Parking Options
Station Parking:
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Permits required—both resident and non-resident available via the Village
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Daily-metered & permit spots in front of the station (~$12/day per Reddit user)
Residential Streets:
- Permit-required (check signage, no overnight parking)
Additional Lots:
- Station Plaza lot: 40 Station Plaza (~3 minutes away walking distance)
Bicycle & Accessibility
- Bike lockers & racks on-site
- Fully ADA-accessible: with elevator, tactile strips, and accessible paths
Station Amenities
- Ticket office open Monday to Friday 6:10AM–1:45PM (closed 10:40–11:10)
- ATM: On the west side of the station building
- Recently refurbished Platform Waiting Rooms; taxi rank in front
- Bus Connections (Nassau Inter‑County Express (N1, N2, N3), Village Shuttle)
Nearby Attractions
- Valley Stream State Park (~next door): 97acre park with playgrounds, sports fields, nature trails, dog park, free parking
- Pagan–Fletcher House (127 Hendrickson Ave., ~½-mile walk): Historic, 1840 Colonial Revival home; open Sundays afternoons
Downtown Village Area:
- Franklin & Rockaway Ave local shops, cafes, restaurants
- Village Green & Community Garden: local Civic spaces
- Taxi Services: Stand outside station for onward journey
LIRR Valley Stream Station Schedule
Eastbound: From Valley Stream toward Jamaica (weekday)
| Dep. Valley Stream | Arrive Jamaica | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 6:24 AM | Penn Station via Jamaica |
| 7:26 AM | 7:43 | Atlantic Terminal |
| 12:31 PM | — | (mid‑day local) |
| 4:16 PM | — | (afternoon local) |
| 5:50 PM | 18:02 | Penn Station via Jamaica |
| 7:09 PM | 7:24 PM | Penn Station via Jamaica |
Westbound: From Jamaica toward Valley Stream (weekday)
| Dep. Jamaica | Arrive Valley Stream | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 6:51 AM | 7:05 AM | Far Rockaway |
| 7:02 AM | 7:17 | Penn Station → Long Beach |
| 8:13 AM | 8:22 AM | Penn Station |
| 5:06 PM | 5:17 PM | Atlantic Terminal |
| 5:56 PM | 18:10 | Penn Station → Long Beach |
| 6:15 PM | 6:24 PM | Grand Central → Long Beach |