How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to West Islipby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to West Islip by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
1h 16m
$11–24
Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to West Islipcar 39.8 mi
55 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to West Isliptaxi 39.8 mi
55 min
$150–190
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 25m
$10–23

Grand Central Terminal to West Islip by foot and train

86Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to West Islip.

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and West Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylon every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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West Islip, United States(opens in a new window)

West Islip is a hamlet and CDP founded in 1683, located in the Town of Islip, in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Situated on the South Shore of Long Island, the population of the CDP was 27,048 at the time of the 2020 census. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in West Islip

Adventureland(Opens in a new window)

Adventureland is an amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, located on Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road). Adventureland has been operating since 1962 and is a popular attraction for children, schools, and day camps on Long Island.

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Turbulence is a steel spinning roller coaster at Adventureland in East Farmingdale, New York. The coaster opened in May 2015 and replaced the aging Hurricane coaster, which had operated at the park for 22 years. It is considered as the park's headlining attraction.

Places to stay in West Islip

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Private Garden Suite in Bayshore(Opens in a new window)

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Private Area & Common Space Rooms In Bayshore(Opens in a new window)

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