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How to get fromWest Islip to Manhattanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from West Islip to Manhattan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 11m
    $11–24

  2. Drive 40.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Islip to Manhattancar car 40.6 mi
    1h
    $8–11

  3. Train, bus via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from Babylon to Jamaicatrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus bus Q60
    2h 18m
    $12–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Islip to Manhattantaxi taxi 40.6 mi
    1h
    $160–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Babylon to Woodsidetrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to E 60 St/Lexington Avbus bus Q32
    1h 27m
    $13–29

West Islip to Manhattan by train

Calendar319Weekly Trains
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Babylon to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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