There are 6 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 28m$15–30Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP)car 40.5 mi
55 min$8–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus Q114
- Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 57m$16–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Far Rockaway to Islip-ISP40.5 mi
55 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP)taxi 40.5 mi
55 min$160–200Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n32 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus n55 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Central Islip LIRRbus 4
4h 53m$12
Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP). However, there are services departing from Mott Av / Central and arriving at LI Macarthur Airport via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville LIRR and Central Islip LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP). However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway and arriving at Central Islip via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Islip Airport (ISP) is 52 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP), including transfers.
Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Mott Av / Central station.
Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Islip Airport (ISP), USA?
You can take a train from Far Rockaway to LI Macarthur Airport via Jamaica, Central Islip, and Central Islip LIRR in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mott Av / Central to LI Macarthur Airport via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, and Central Islip LIRR in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Far Rockaway to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $14–18
Train from Jamaica to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Central Islip LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Far Rockaway to Islip-ISP
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP) is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Far Rockaway to Islip Airport (ISP).
There are 89+ hotels available in Islip Airport (ISP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Far Rockaway and Islip Airport (ISP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



