The average bus between Islip and Elmont takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Islip to Elmont. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Islip and Elmont. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Elmont at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Amityville LIRR and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 50m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 19m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Elmont station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Islip to Elmont bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.
Islip to Elmont bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Elmont Rd / Hempstead station.
The distance between Islip and Elmont is 42.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Elmont Rd / Hempstead via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 in around 2h 43m.