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How to get fromJackson Heights to Islipby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Islip by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 59m
    $11–24

  2. Drive  39.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Islipcar car 39.8 mi
    53 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Isliptaxi taxi 39.8 mi
    53 min
    $130–170

  4. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    2h 10m
    $14–24

Jackson Heights to Islip by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Islip every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 49 min.

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