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How to get fromHoboken to West Islipby ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hoboken to West Islip by ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 5m

  2. Drive  43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to West Islipcar car 43.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to West Isliptaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $170–210

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  • Distance: 40.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and West Islip, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to West Islip. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Babylon. Alternatively, you can drive from Hoboken to West Islip in around 1h 2m.

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