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 29 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 29 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 16m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Islip?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mineola and arriving at Islip. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

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 train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $17.

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

The train from Mineola to Islip takes 36 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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 Mineola station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Islip?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Islip is to train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 16m.

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 Islip station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Islip is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Hempstead to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 138+ hotels available in Islip.

Hempstead to Islip - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Islip by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mineola to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
36 min
$7–17
Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Islipcar 23.5 mi
29 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 16m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Isliptaxi 23.5 mi
29 min
$210–260

Hempstead to Islip by train

10Weekly Trains

36 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 24.8 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mineola to Islip once daily. Tickets cost $7–17 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Islip Town Hall via Amityville Sta and Amityville LIRR in around 2h 16m.

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