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Central Islip to Princeton Junction trains

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The average train between Central Islip and Princeton Junction takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Central Islip to Princeton Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 43m
$16–50

Central Islip to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Central Islip and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central Islip is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 56m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit4h 27m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 46m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit4h 27m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 46m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit5h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Central Islip to Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station in around 2h 43m.

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