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How to get fromJersey City to East Islipby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Great Rivertrain train
    2h 25m
    $15–32

  2. Drive 51.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to East Islipcar car 51.3 mi
    1h 17m
    $10–14

  3. Bus, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Avebus bus 2
    3h 25m
    $20–46

  4. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Avebus bus 2
    2h 44m
    $17–30

Jersey City to East Islip by train and foot

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Journal Square to Great River via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 25m.

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