There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Flushing 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- Take the train from Islip to JamaicaMontauk Branch
1h 35m$11–28Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip to Flushing36.3 mi
47 min$7–10Line 2 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Babylon LIRR2
- Take the train from Babylon to Jamaica
- Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/94 Av to Sanford Av/147 StQ65
2h 15m$12–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islip to Flushing36.3 mi
47 min$190–230Line 2 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRR2
- Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westn55 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
3h 56m$10–15
Islip to Flushing by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Flushing is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Flushing is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Flushing. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av via Amityville Sta, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Flushing. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Murray Hill via Jamaica and Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Islip and Flushing is 45 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Flushing without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $11 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Islip to Flushing, including transfers.
Islip to Flushing bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.
Islip to Flushing train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
The best way to get from Islip to Flushing is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $11 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Flushing, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Islip to Jamaica every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–21 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, and Hillside Av/178 St in around 3h 56m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $13–21
Train from Babylon to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–18
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Islip Town Hall to Babylon LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Sutphin Blvd/94 Av to Sanford Av/147 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Italy Travel Guides, and Flying into Beijing? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Islip to Flushing bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
Islip to Flushing train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Flushing is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Islip to Flushing.
There are 3003+ hotels available in Flushing.



