There are 8 ways to get from Islip to Elmira by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Newark
best- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Elmirabus 948
7h 32m$46–97Drive 263.8 mi
- Drive from Islip to Elmiracar 263.8 mi
5h 23m$49–70Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Cornell Vet Tower to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
6h 38m$58–326Train, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Take the bus from New York to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Elmirabus 948
7h 39m$55–181Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus Greyhound US0205
8h 38m$53–91Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
7h 39m$143–734Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
8h 3m$167–928Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Elmirabus
9h 19m$113–538
Islip to Elmira by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Elmira is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Elmira is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Islip and Elmira is 279 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Elmira without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Islip to Elmira, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Elmira is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Islip to Elmira.
There are 39+ hotels available in Elmira.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Islip to Elmira. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, take the bus to Binghamton, then take the bus to Elmira. Alternatively, you can drive from Islip to Elmira in around 5h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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