The average bus between Islip Airport (ISP) and East Meadow takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Islip Airport (ISP) to East Meadow. 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 Islip Airport (ISP) and East Meadow. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islip Airport (ISP) is at 9:51 PM which arrives into East Meadow at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Walt Whitman Shops and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Islip Airport (ISP) to East Meadow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip Airport (ISP) to East Meadow. However, there are services departing from Islip Airport (ISP) station and arriving at East Meadow station via Walt Whitman Shops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Islip Airport (ISP) to East Meadow bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from LI Macarthur Airport station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to East Meadow bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Hempstead Tpke + East Meadow Shop C station.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and East Meadow is 39.8 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Hempstead Tpke + East Meadow Shop C via Walt Whitman Shops and Farmingdale State Coll in around 2h 55m.