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How to get fromStaten Island to West Islipby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry ferry Staten Island Ferry
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 55m
    $17–30

  2. Drive 48.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to West Islipcar car 48.4 mi
    1h 18m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus Sim1c / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    3h 8m
    $14–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to West Isliptaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 18m
    $280–340

Staten Island to West Islip by train, ferry, and subway

Calendar279Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Staten Island to West Islip. However, you can take the train to St George, walk to St. George Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, walk to South Ferry, take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Babylon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Babylon via 6 Av/W 34 St and New York Penn Station in around 3h 8m.

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