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

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There are 4 ways to get from Islip to Jersey City by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 53m
    $14–37

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. 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 26m
    $17–30

Islip to Jersey City by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Babylon to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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