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There are 8 ways to get from Elmira to Islip by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    7h 33m
    $55–103

  2. Drive  263.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmira to Islipcar car 263.1 mi
    5h 23m
    $48–70

  3. Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus bus
    2. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ITH - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 10m
    $53–285

  4. Bus, train via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus bus 947
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    7h 39m
    $50–88

  5. Bus, train via Binghamton #2

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus bus 947
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    7h 52m
    $77–190

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    7h 38m
    $108–439

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    8h 7m
    $132–673

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    8h 34m
    $557–1,755

Elmira to Islip by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elmira to Islip. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, walk to Babylon LIRR, then take the line 2 bus to Islip Town Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Elmira to Islip in around 5h 23m.

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