The average train between Albany and Central Islip takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Albany to Central Islip. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Albany and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albany is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Albany to Central Islip? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Albany to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Albany station and arriving at Central Islip station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Albany to Central Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Albany to Central Islip train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Central Islip station.
The distance between Albany and Central Islip is 212.1 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Central Islip via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 54m.