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How to get fromState College to Islipby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Islip by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    7h 54m
    $62–96

  2. Drive  282.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Islipcar car 282.5 mi
    5h 11m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    8h 31m
    $128–221

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SCE - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    7h 3m
    $84–499

  5. Bus, train via Babylon

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    9h 28m
    $60–107

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    6h 45m
    $80–997

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SCE - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 39m
    $60–295

State College to Islip by bus, foot, and train

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from State College to Islip. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Amityville, walk to Amityville LIRR, then take the line 2 bus to Islip Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Islip via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Babylon in around 8h 31m.

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