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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Islipby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 55m
    $12–27

  2. Drive  45 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Islipcar car 45 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–12

  3. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    2h 33m
    $13–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Isliptaxi taxi 45 mi
    1h 1m
    $150–190

  5. Train, line 2 bus via Babylon

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    2h 2m
    $14–26

Empire State Building to Islip by foot and train

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Babylon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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