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How to get fromIthaca to Islipby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Islip by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2683 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    6h 46m
    $50–86

  2. Drive 263.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ithaca to Islipcar car 263.8 mi
    5h 27m
    $49–70

  3. Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ITH - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    4h 51m
    $50–247

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to New Yorkbus bus Adt N823
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    8h 13m
    $55–189

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 25m
    $104–407

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 49m
    $128–601

  7. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SYR - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 45m
    $72–373

  8. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SYR - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    7h 16m
    $96–567

  9. Bus to Rochester, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    7h 20m
    $542–1,533

Ithaca to Islip by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Islip. However, you can take the bus to New York Midtown, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, walk to Babylon LIRR, then take the line 2 bus to Islip Town Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Ithaca to Islip in around 5h 27m.

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