The average bus between Islip and Hempstead takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Islip to Hempstead. 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 Hempstead. 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 Hempstead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Amityville LIRR and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 6m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.
Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Islip and Hempstead is 34.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville LIRR and Amityville Sta in around 2h 2m.