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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Islip is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Islip is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Islip?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Islip. However, there are services departing from Grove St / Greenwich and arriving at Islip Town Hall via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Islip?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Islip. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Islip via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Hempstead to Islip?

The distance between Hempstead and Islip is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Islip without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 30m and costs $8 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hempstead to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Islip bus from?

Hempstead to Islip bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Grove St / Greenwich station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Islip train from?

Hempstead to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Islip?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Islip is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $27 and takes 2h.

Where does the Hempstead to Islip bus arrive?

Hempstead to Islip bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Amityville Sta station.

Where does the Hempstead to Islip train arrive?

Hempstead to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Islip is 24 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Hempstead to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 107+ hotels available in Islip.

Hempstead to Islip - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Greenwich St + Angevine Ave to Freeport Sta / Northbus n40 / ...
2. Take the train from Freeport to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
1h 30m
$9–18
Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Islipcar 23.5 mi
30 min
$5–7
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus 2
2h 14m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Isliptaxi 23.5 mi
30 min
$210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
2h
$11–27

Hempstead to Islip by bus and train

298Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Islip Town Hall via Amityville Sta and Amityville LIRR in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hempstead to Islip via Jamaica in around 2h.

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