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How to get fromIslip to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    1h 15m
    $12–27

  2. Drive 45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationcar car 45.2 mi
    1h
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    1h
    $150–190

  4. Line 2 bus, train via Jamaica

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to Jamaicatrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 3m
    $11–23

  5. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Babylon LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 29m
    $13–25

Islip to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train and foot

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Islip to Grand Central–42nd Street Station via Jamaica and Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 15m.

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