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How to get fromIslip to Jersey Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Jersey City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    1h 29m
    $14–37

  2. Drive  49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Jersey Citycar car 49.6 mi
    1h 14m
    $10–14

  3. Line 2 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    3h 13m
    $19–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 14m
    $170–210

  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 New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train
    2h 28m
    $17–30

Islip to Jersey City by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Islip to Secaucus Upper Level via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 1h 29m.

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