What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Islip?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Islip is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Islip?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Islip is to fly and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $360 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Islip?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Islip. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Islip via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Boston to Islip?

The distance between Boston and Islip is 226 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Islip without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Islip without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Islip?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Boston to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Islip train from?

Boston to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Islip train arrive?

Boston to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Islip is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Boston to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 126+ hotels available in Islip.

Boston to Islip - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Islip by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Islip
2h 58m
$361–783
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Jamaica to IslipMontauk Branch
5h 52m
$42–742
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens JamaicaFlixBus 2612
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay ShoreMontauk Branch
6h 28m
$43–83
Train, car ferry, line 51 bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
3. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRR51
7h 46m
$50–354
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 2 bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hall
3h 14m
$257–346
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Islip
3h 35m
$95–396
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Islip
4h 3m
$126–402
Bus, train via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to BabylonBabylon Branch / ...
7h 4m
$43–94
Drive 237.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Islip237.2 mi
4h 34m
$44–63

Boston to Islip by train

128Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Islip via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 5h 52m.

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