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How to get fromManhattan to East Islipby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to East Islip by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Great Rivertrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 53m
    $12–28

  2. Drive 47.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to East Islipcar car 47.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to East Isliptaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $160–200

  4. Bus, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Avebus bus 2
    2h 49m
    $17–34

Manhattan to East Islip by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and East Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Great River via Jamaica in around 1h 53m.

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