There are 9 ways to get from Islip to Elmira by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via New York
best- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Take the bus from New York to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 50m$50–154Train, bus #2
cheapest- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
8h 24m$48–88Drive 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 Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
6h 12m$57–316Train, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NYbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 58m$81–201Train, bus #3
- 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 28m$53–101Train 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 47m$142–732Train 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 1m$156–876Train 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 20m$109–518
Islip to Elmira by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
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 288 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 New York which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 37+ 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, walk to New York, 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 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 6m
- 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 Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Rochester to Elmira
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Rochester to Elmira
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
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