There are 6 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick 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 Patchogue LIRRbus 6
- Take the train from Patchogue to Babylontrain
- Take the train from Babylon to Merricktrain
2h 12m$10–22Drive 27.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrickcar 27.7 mi
36 min$6–8Line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
2h 35m$9–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip (ISP) to Merrick27.7 mi
36 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merricktaxi 27.7 mi
36 min$250–300Bus
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 2
2h 54m$9–12
Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick. However, there are services departing from LI Macarthur Airport and arriving at Amityville LIRR via Central Islip LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Merrick is 37 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick without a car is to line 6 bus and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $10 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick, including transfers.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Central Islip LIRR station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Merrick.
There are 209+ hotels available in Merrick.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Patchogue to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Babylon to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from LI Macarthur Airport to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Central Islip LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Islip (ISP) to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Merrick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



