Suffolk County · Islip
Long-Distance Medical Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, NYU Langone Tisch Hospital in Manhattan is about 67 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
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DachiPlus coordinates long-distance transport for Islip, NY residents. From Islip, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell, roughly 67 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, long-distance transport most often serves patients returning to Long Island from out-of-state treatment and patients traveling to specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, Hospital for Special Surgery). Every trip includes comfortable sedans and SUVs; wheelchair users welcome if able to transfer to seat.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest specialty hospital
- NYU Langone Tisch Hospital · ~67 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Manhattan hospitals from Islip
At 8 AM on a weekday, NYU Langone Tisch Hospital is about 96 minutes from Islip by car, against 67 minutes in light traffic. The expressway and bridges into the city are the slow part, so for a morning appointment in Manhattan we usually pick up well before 7.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Tisch Hospital Manhattan | 50.2 mi · 67 min
96 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 263-7300 |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital Manhattan | 51.2 mi · 68 min
100 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 241-7981 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Manhattan | 52.3 mi · 68 min
102 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 746-5454 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Islip, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Islip
- 6.5% of households in Islip have no vehicle, above the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- All 3 destinations above are outside Suffolk County. Paratransit riders would switch to Able-Ride in Farmingdale or Huntington and pay a second fare; DachiPlus drives the whole way.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT); bus stops from Suffolk County Transit schedule data (2026-10-07).
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FAQ
Long-Distance Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for long-distance transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell; the nearest specialty hospital is about 67 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book long-distance transport from Islip with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does long-distance transport from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, long-distance transport from Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Tisch Hospital is about 50.2 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.