There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 52m$21–55Drive 57 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP)car 57 mi
1h 14m$11–15Bus, train via State St At Banta Pl
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 39m$24–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hackensack to Islip (ISP)57 mi
1h 14mBus, train
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 55m$22–51
Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP). However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Central Islip via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Hackensack and Islip Airport (ISP) is 66 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP), including transfers.
Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Central Islip station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP) is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Hackensack to Islip Airport (ISP).
There are 97+ hotels available in Islip Airport (ISP).
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Islip Airport (ISP), USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–28 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hackensack to Islip (ISP)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hackensack and Islip Airport (ISP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



