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How to get fromValley Stream to East Islipby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Valley Stream to East Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Great Rivertrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 3m
    $11–26

  2. Drive  30.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to East Islipcar car 30.4 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Av / Merrick to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Freeport to Babylontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Avebus bus 2
    2h 5m
    $12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to East Isliptaxi taxi 30.4 mi
    37 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Av / Merrick to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Avebus bus 2
    2h 36m
    $10–14

Valley Stream to East Islip by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and East Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Great River every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–19 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Av / Merrick to Montauk Hwy/Matinecock Ave via Freeport Sta / North, Freeport, Amityville, and Amityville LIRR in around 2h 36m.

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