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

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Islip to Hempstead is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Islip and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Islip and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Islip and arriving at Mineola. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Islip to Hempstead?

The distance between Islip and Hempstead is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islip to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $17.

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

The train from Islip to Mineola takes 37 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Islip to Hempstead bus from?

Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Islip to Hempstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Islip to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Islip to Hempstead is to train which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $17. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Islip to Hempstead bus arrive?

Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.

Where does the Islip to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Islip to Hempstead?

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

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 356+ hotels available in Hempstead.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Hempstead 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 Islip to Mineolatrain Montauk Branch
37 min
$7–17
Line 2 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus 2
2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus n54 / ...
2h 5m
$5
Drive 23.5 mi
1. Drive from Islip to Hempsteadcar 23.5 mi
29 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Islip to Hempsteadtaxi 23.5 mi
29 min
$210–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Babylon to Freeporttrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Greenwich St + Totten St.bus n40 / ...
1h 30m
$9–18

Islip to Hempstead by train

10Weekly Trains

37 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 24.8 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Islip to Mineola once daily. Tickets cost $7–17 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville LIRR and Amityville Sta in around 2h 5m.

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