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How to get fromIslip to Forest Hillsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Forest Hills by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 8m
    $11–23

  2. Drive 37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Forest Hillscar car 37.1 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to Jamaicatrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 42m
    $9–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    50 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 2 bus, train via Babylon

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Babylon LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Forest Hillstrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 1m
    $11–21

Islip to Forest Hills by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Islip to Jamaica every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 48 min.

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