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How to get fromIslip to Manhattanby train, car, taxi or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Islip to Manhattan by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to JamaicatrainMontauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central TerminaltrainFar Rockaway Branch / ...
    1h 18m
    $11–27

  2. Drive 46.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Manhattancar46.2 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Manhattantaxi46.2 mi
    1h 6m
    $180–220

  4. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn StationtrainBabylon Branch
    2h 10m
    $11–23

Islip to Manhattan by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Islip to Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica in around 1h 18m.

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