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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Jamaica Zone 3 Valley Stream Zone 4
- Travel time
- 14 min
- Peak
- $9.00
- Off-peak
- $6.75
- Weekday trains
- 57
Trains run direct from Jamaica to Valley Stream on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 9 to 15 minutes and covers 6.0 miles with 3 stops in between. There are 57 trains each weekday, roughly one every 25 minutes, with the first at 1:01 AM and the last at 12:20 AM. A one-way ticket costs $9.00 at peak and $6.75 off-peak.
Service
Jamaica → Valley Stream- Weekday
- 57 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 44 / 44
- First train
- 1:01 AM
- Last train
- 12:20 AM
- Typical gap
- 25 min
- Distance
- 6.0 mi
- Fastest
- 9 min
- Slowest
- 15 min
Calling points
3 stops in between- JamaicaZone 3 · departs
- Locust ManorZone 3
- LaureltonZone 3
- RosedaleZone 3
- Valley StreamZone 4 · arrives
Fares
Zone 3 to Zone 4- One-way peak
- $9.00
- One-way off-peak
- $6.75
- Senior / disabled
- $4.50
- Day pass weekday
- $16.25
- Weekly
- $67.75
- Monthly
- $197.25
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Jamaica to Valley StreamHow long is the train from Jamaica to Valley Stream?
Between 9 and 15 minutes, typically 14.
How much does it cost?
$9.00 one-way at peak and $6.75 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 57 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Jamaica at 1:01 AM and the last at 12:20 AM. Weekend service runs 44 trains on Saturday and 44 on Sunday.