The average train between Islip and Columbia University takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip to Columbia University. 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 every 3 hours between Islip and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Islip to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Columbia University station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Islip to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
Islip to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Islip and Columbia University is 63.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Columbia University via Jamaica, Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 1h 43m.