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

The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Islip is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scranton to Islip is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Scranton to Islip?

The distance between Scranton and Islip is 165 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scranton to Islip without a car is to bus and train via Newark which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Scranton to Islip, including transfers.

Can I drive from Scranton to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Islip is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Scranton to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 111+ hotels available in Islip.

Scranton to Islip - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to Islip by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train via Newark
best
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn StationFlixBus N2686
2. Take the train from Jamaica to IslipMontauk Branch
4h 45m
$41–111
Drive 165.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scranton to Islip165.3 mi
3h 13m
$31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York MidtownFlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to IslipMontauk Branch
4h 58m
$37–90
Bus, train via Amityville LIRR
1. Take the bus from University of Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus TerminalScrx1
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AmityvilleBabylon Branch
5h 20m
$70–103
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal117 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to BabylonBabylon Branch / ...
5h 23m
$42–110
Bus, train via Amityville LIRR #2
1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York MidtownFlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to AmityvilleBabylon Branch
5h 26m
$39–86

Scranton to Islip by bus and train

7Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scranton to Islip. However, you can take the bus to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, then take the train to Islip. Alternatively, you can drive from Scranton to Islip in around 3h 13m.

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