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How to get fromLong Island City to Islipby train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Isliptrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 10m
    $11–26

  2. Drive  43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Islipcar car 43.5 mi
    58 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Isliptaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    58 min
    $150–180

  4. Subway, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    2h 18m
    $14–24

Long Island City to Islip by subway, train, and bus

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Islip once daily. Tickets cost $11–26 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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