What is the cheapest way to get from Islip to Elmira?

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Elmira is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islip to Elmira?

The fastest way to get from Islip to Elmira is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Islip to Elmira?

The distance between Islip and Elmira is 279 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

How do I travel from Islip to Elmira without a car?

The best way to get from Islip to Elmira without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 7h 42m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Islip to Elmira?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Islip to Elmira, including transfers.

Can I drive from Islip to Elmira?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Elmira is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Islip to Elmira.

Where can I stay near Elmira?

There are 38+ hotels available in Elmira.

Islip to Elmira - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Islip to Elmira by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Newark
best
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 42m
$50–100
Drive 263.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Islip to Elmiracar 263.8 mi
5h 23m
$49–70
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
3. Take the bus from Cornell Vet Tower to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
6h 46m
$58–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the bus from New York to Binghamtonbus
3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 49m
$57–182
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus Greyhound US0205
8h 37m
$58–96
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
7h 42m
$147–732
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
8h
$186–1,026

Islip to Elmira by train and bus

18Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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.

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