The average train between Hackensack and Central Islip takes 2h 18m 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.
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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 13m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Central Islip station via Central Islip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Hackensack to Central Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Hackensack to Central Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Central Islip station.
The distance between Hackensack and Central Islip is 71.6 km. The road distance is 96 km.
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.