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 - $55 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 47m and costs $35 - $55.

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 1m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Islip?

The distance between Schenectady and Islip is 207 miles. The road distance is 200.2 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 $65 - $140.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Schenectady to Islip?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Islip is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 7h 23m.

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 47m to drive from Schenectady to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 114+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to BabylonBabylon Branch / ...
5h 48m
$69–137
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AmityvilleBabylon Branch
5h 52m
$33–53
Drive 199 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Islip199 mi
3h 47m
$37–53
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Islip
5h 21m
$241–724
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to IslipMontauk Branch
6h 1m
$61–202
Train via Amityville LIRR
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AmityvilleBabylon Branch
7h 12m
$40–111
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)ALB - ISP
7h 23m
$148–860

Schenectady to Islip by train and bus

42Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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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, Southwest Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) once daily.

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