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How to get fromScranton to Islipby bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Scranton to Islip by bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    5h 4m
    $39–68

  2. Drive  165.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Islipcar car 165.1 mi
    3h 16m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, subway, train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Amityvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus bus 2
    5h 30m
    $41–63

  4. Bus, train via Amityville LIRR

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    5h 46m
    $40–64

Scranton to Islip by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 New York Midtown, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, then take the train to Islip. Alternatively, you can drive from Scranton to Islip in around 3h 16m.

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