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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Islip is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Islip is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Islip?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Islip. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Islip Town Hall via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

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 Babylon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Boston to Islip?

The distance between Boston and Islip is 278 miles. The road distance is 238.4 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 6h 14m and costs $65 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Boston to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Islip bus from?

Boston to Islip bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Islip train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Islip?

The best way to get from Boston to Islip is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Boston to Islip bus arrive?

Boston to Islip bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Queens Jamaica station.

Where does the Boston to Islip train arrive?

Boston to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Boston to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 94+ hotels available in Islip.

Boston to Islip - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and line 51 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Islip by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
6h 14m
$66–742
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
6h 41m
$44–67
Train, car ferry, line 51 bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry
3. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus 51
7h 27m
$123–232
Drive 237 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Islipcar 237 mi
4h 36m
$44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
7h 5m
$57–100
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 2 bus
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus
5h 2m
$260–366
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain
5h
$443–1,340
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain
5h 27m
$82–514
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain
6h 4m
$518–1,067
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain
5h 53m
$64–316

Boston to Islip by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 Babylon in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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