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How to get fromEast Islip to Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Great River to Mineolatrain train Montauk Branch
    41 min
    $8–18

  2. Line 2 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus bus n54 / ...
    2h 7m
    $5

  3. Drive 24.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Islip to Hempsteadcar car 24.8 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Islip to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 24.8 mi
    31 min
    $220–270

  5. Line 17 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carleton Ave/Union Blvd to Central Islip LIRRbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to Mineolatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 24m
    $10–19

East Islip to Hempstead by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Great River to Mineola once daily. Tickets cost $8–18 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville LIRR and Amityville Sta in around 2h 7m.

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