How to get from Newark to Islip
3 ways, 81 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 34m | $13–164 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 17m | $8–10 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 17m | $150–210 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 10:022h 2m · 3 changesNJ TRANSIT BUS 1$13–37
- 08:00 → 09:581h 58m · 4 changesNJ TRANSIT BUS 1$13–36
- 08:07 → 10:292h 22m · 2 changesNJ TRANSIT RAIL NJCL$13–34
- 08:11 → 10:292h 18m · 3 changesNJ TRANSIT BUS 25$13–34
- 08:14 → 09:481h 34m · 1 changeLong Island Rail Road 1614$64–105
- 08:18 → 10:001h 42m · 1 changeMTA New York City Transit E$104–160
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Newark to Islip?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 34m door to door. The straight-line distance is 81 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Newark to Islip?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $8. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Newark to Islip?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 34m. Fares run $13–164 across classes.
- How far is Islip from Newark by road?
- About 95 km, roughly 2h 17m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $8–10; tolls and parking are extra.