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How to get fromManhattan to Islipby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to JamaicatrainHempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to IsliptrainMontauk Branch
    2h 10m
    $11–27

  2. Drive 46 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Islipcar46 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 AvbusQ60
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Amityvilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus2
    3h 27m
    $13–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Isliptaxi46 mi
    1h 7m
    $180–220

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 StbusM7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to BabylontrainBabylon Branch / ...
    2h 53m
    $16–34

Manhattan to Islip by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Islip via Jamaica in around 2h 10m.

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