There are 6 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Far Rockawaytrain Far Rockaway Branch
2h 31m$14–30Drive 40.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockawaycar 40.2 mi
54 min$8–11Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av/Beach 22 Stbus Q114
2h 43m$15–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip-ISP to Far Rockaway40.2 mi
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockawaytaxi 40.2 mi
54 min$160–200Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
- Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus n55 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Mott Av / Centralbus n32 / ...
4h 29m$11
Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from LI Macarthur Airport and arriving at Mott Av / Central via Central Islip LIRR, Amityville Sta and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Far Rockaway via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Far Rockaway is 53 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway, including transfers.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Central Islip LIRR station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $14 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Far Rockaway via Central Islip LIRR, Central Islip, and Jamaica in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Mott Av / Central via Central Islip LIRR, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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
Train from Jamaica to Far Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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 Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av/Beach 22 St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 1-5 to Mott Av / Central
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Islip-ISP to Far Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Far Rockaway.
There are 560+ hotels available in Far Rockaway.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Far Rockaway. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



