Islip Terrace, NY is a small village located on the south shore of Long Island. As such, public transportation options are limited for those living in the area. The main option available to residents is Suffolk County Transit, which provides bus route services throughout much of the town and surrounding communities. Suffolk County Transit also offers express bus services to and from New York City during peak rush hours. Additionally, many commuters take advantage of the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus service, which operates several routes through Islip Terrace including one to MacArthur Airport. Taxi services are also available in Islip Terrace as well as ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. While public transportation options in Islip Terrace may be limited compared to larger cities, there are still plenty of ways for residents to get around town or even further afield into Manhattan or even JFK airport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Islip Terrace takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Islip Terrace get to work:
- 81.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 4.7% take mass transit