There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Islip by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
2h 39m$18–52Drive 52.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Islipcar 52.1 mi
1h 10m$9–13Bus, train via State St At Banta Pl
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
3h 33m$23–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
2h 42m$19–48Bus, train, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus 2
4h 9m$22–50
Hackensack to Islip by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Islip is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Islip is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Islip. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Islip via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station and Babylon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Hackensack and Islip is 59 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Islip without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $18 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Hackensack to Islip, including transfers.
Hackensack to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Hackensack to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Babylon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Islip is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Hackensack to Islip.
There are 114+ hotels available in Islip.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Islip, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Babylon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from New York Penn Station to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from New York Penn Station to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from New York Penn Station to Amityville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.