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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 2 bus via Babylon

    best
    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    1h 44m
    $12–22

  2. Drive  37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to Islipcar car 37.1 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    2h
    $11–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Isliptaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    50 min
    $140–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 57m
    $9–23

Forest Hills to Islip by train and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Islip every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 51 min.

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