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How to get fromMontclair to Islipby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montclair to Islip by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 50m
    $15–42

  2. Drive  60.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Islipcar car 60.4 mi
    1h 23m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    3h 51m
    $22–50

Montclair to Islip by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Islip via New York Penn Station and Babylon in around 2h 50m.

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