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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 17m
    $11–24

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to West Islipcar car 40.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 13m
    $11–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to West Isliptaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $150–190

Manhattan to West Islip by train

Calendar279Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Babylon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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