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

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to 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 Isliptrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 10m
    $12–27

  2. Drive  45.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Islipcar car 45.8 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Isliptaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 7m
    $150–190

  4. Bus, train

    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 Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 53m
    $17–34

Manhattan to Islip by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Islip via Jamaica in around 2h 10m.

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