There are 6 ways to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain West Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 12m$16–30Drive 33.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP)car 33.6 mi
42 min$7–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n49 / ...
- Take the train from Hicksville to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 39m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from West Hempstead to Islip-ISP33.6 mi
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP)taxi 33.6 mi
42 min$300–360Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus n55 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Central Islip LIRRbus 4
4h 3m$12
West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP). However, there are services departing from Maplewood St / Hempstead and arriving at LI Macarthur Airport via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville LIRR and Central Islip LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP). However, there are services departing from West Hempstead and arriving at Central Islip via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between West Hempstead and Islip Airport (ISP) is 53 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP), including transfers.
West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 station.
West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Islip Airport (ISP), USA?
You can take a train from West Hempstead to LI Macarthur Airport via Jamaica, Central Islip, and Central Islip LIRR in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maplewood St / Hempstead to LI Macarthur Airport via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, and Central Islip LIRR in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from West Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $14–18
Train from Hicksville to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Central Islip LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from West Hempstead to Islip-ISP
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $300–360
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Amityville Sta station.
West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP) is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from West Hempstead to Islip Airport (ISP).
There are 87+ hotels available in Islip Airport (ISP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between West Hempstead and Islip Airport (ISP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



