There are 6 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 6 bus, train
best- Take the bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Central Islip LIRRbus 6
- Take the train from Central Islip to Mineolatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 14m$10–19Drive 31.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempsteadcar 31.6 mi
39 min$6–9Line 6 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Central Islip LIRRbus 6
- Take the train from Central Islip to Hicksvilletrain
- Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton Stbus n48 / ...
2h 3m$12–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip-ISP to Hempstead31.6 mi
39 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempsteadtaxi 31.6 mi
39 min$280–340Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
- Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus n54 / ...
3h 8m$8
Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from LI Macarthur Airport and arriving at Grove St / Greenwich via Central Islip LIRR and Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Hempstead is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead without a car is to line 6 bus and train which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead, including transfers.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Central Islip LIRR station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Hempstead.
There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Grove St / Greenwich via Central Islip LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–17
Train from Central Islip to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Central Islip LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Central Islip LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Islip-ISP to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $280–340
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Hempstead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



