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Hackensack to Central Islip trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Central Islip takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack 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.

2h 17m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 6m
$17–48

Hackensack to Central Islip train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 14m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack 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.

Map of how to get from Hackensack to Central Islip.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–28 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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