What is the cheapest way to get from East Islip to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from East Islip to Hempstead is to line 2 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Islip to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from East Islip to Hempstead is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between East Islip and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from East Islip to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave and arriving at Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between East Islip and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from East Islip to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Great River and arriving at Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from East Islip to Hempstead?

The distance between East Islip and Hempstead is 31 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from East Islip to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from East Islip to Hempstead without a car is to line 17 bus and train which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $20.

How long does it take to get from East Islip to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from East Islip to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Islip to Hempstead bus from?

East Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave station.

Where do I catch the East Islip to Hempstead train from?

East Islip to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Great River station.

Train or bus from East Islip to Hempstead?

The best way to get from East Islip to Hempstead is to line 2 bus and bus which takes 2h 7m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the East Islip to Hempstead bus arrive?

East Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.

Where does the East Islip to Hempstead train arrive?

East Islip to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from East Islip to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between East Islip to Hempstead is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from East Islip to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

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East Islip to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 17 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Islip to Hempstead by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 17 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carleton Ave/Union Blvd to Central Islip LIRRbus 17
2. Take the train from Central Islip to Mineolatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 11m
$10–19
Line 2 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Amityville LIRRbus 2
2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus n54 / ...
2h 7m
$5
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from East Islip to Hempsteadcar 24.8 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Islip to Hempsteadtaxi 24.8 mi
31 min
$220–270
Train
1. Take the train from Great River to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 40m
$12–28

East Islip to Hempstead by bus and train

182Weekly Services

1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between East Islip, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville LIRR and Amityville Sta in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great River to Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 40m.

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