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There are 8 ways to get from Islip to Ithaca by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Queens

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    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2683 / ...
    6h 49m
    $42–77

  2. Drive 262.7 mi

    1. Drive from Islip to Ithacacar car 262.7 mi
    5h 28m
    $48–70

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane JFK - ITH
    4h 48m
    $49–280

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus bus Adt N806
    7h 25m
    $48–166

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 32m
    $108–469

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    6h 55m
    $512–953

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane JFK - SYR
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    6h 49m
    $90–531

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane LGA - SYR
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    7h 6m
    $109–715

Islip to Ithaca by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Islip to Ithaca. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to New York Midtown, then take the bus to Ithaca. Alternatively, you can drive from Islip to Ithaca in around 5h 28m.

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