The average bus between Islip Airport (ISP) and Hempstead takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Islip Airport (ISP) to 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 Islip Airport (ISP) and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islip Airport (ISP) is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Islip LIRR and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead? 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 Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Islip Airport (ISP) station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Central Islip LIRR station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Hempstead is 44.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Grove St / Greenwich via Central Islip LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 8m.