The average bus between Central Islip and West Hempstead takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Central Islip to West Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Central Islip and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central Islip is at 9:49 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Amityville LIRR and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Central Islip station and arriving at West Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Central Islip to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd station.
Central Islip to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / West station.
The distance between Central Islip and West Hempstead is 39 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd to Arden Bl / Hempstead via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia in around 2h 42m.