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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Islip is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Islip is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Islip?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Islip. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Islip Town Hall via Albany, NYS 110/S Service Rd and Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Islip?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Islip. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Islip via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Islip?

The distance between Schenectady and Islip is 207 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Islip without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Schenectady to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Islip bus from?

Schenectady to Islip bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Islip train from?

Schenectady to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Islip?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Islip is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Schenectady to Islip bus arrive?

Schenectady to Islip bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Melville station.

Where does the Schenectady to Islip train arrive?

Schenectady to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Islip is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Schenectady to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 134+ hotels available in Islip.

Schenectady to Islip - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Islip by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
5h 48m
$49–108
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain Babylon Branch
5h 52m
$33–50
Drive 198.9 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Islipcar 198.9 mi
3h 48m
$37–53
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain
5h 20m
$306–828
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
6h 5m
$51–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to Melvillebus Adt A417h
9h 15m
$38–128
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane ALB - ISP
7h 3m
$340–660

Schenectady to Islip by train and bus

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Islip Town Hall via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Babylon, and Babylon LIRR in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to Melville twice a week. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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