There are 3 ways to get from Staten Island to East Islip by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Queens
best- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Ebbitts St to 4 Av/86 Stbus S79-Sbs
- Take the train from Jamaica to Great Rivertrain Montauk Branch
3h 20m$18–38Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to East Islipcar 57.1 mi
1h 22m$11–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus Sim1c / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
3h 59m$17–34
Staten Island to East Islip by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to East Islip is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to East Islip is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between Staten Island and East Islip is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to East Islip without a car is to bus and train via Queens which takes 3h 20m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Staten Island to East Islip, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to East Islip is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Staten Island to East Islip.
There are 110+ hotels available in East Islip.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and East Islip, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Staten Island to East Islip. However, you can take the bus to 4 Av/86 St, walk to 86 St, take the subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk to Atlantic Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, then take the train to Great River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Ave via 6 Av/W 34 St, New York Penn Station, Babylon, and Babylon LIRR in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Great River
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $15–19
Train from New York Penn Station to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Ebbitts St to 4 Av/86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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