The average bus between Islip and Garden City takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Islip to Garden City. 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 and Garden City. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Garden City at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Amityville LIRR and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Garden City station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Islip to Garden City bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.
Islip to Garden City bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / West station.
The distance between Islip and Garden City is 35.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to 7th St / Fkln via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 in around 2h 28m.