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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    7h 54m
    $61–106

  2. Drive 283.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Islipcar car 283.4 mi
    5h 10m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train
    8h 28m
    $87–182

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SCE - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 51m
    $85–458

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    8h 51m
    $54–91

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 25m
    $87–1,005

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SCE - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain train
    6h 18m
    $61–294

State College to Islip by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from State College to Islip. However, you can take the bus to State College, take the bus to New York Midtown, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Babylon, walk to Babylon LIRR, then take the line 2 bus to Islip Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Islip Town Hall via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Babylon, and Babylon LIRR in around 8h 28m.

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