The average train between Islip and Columbia University takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. 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 5 times a day between Islip and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Babylon and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 32m • 2 changes

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1h 57m • 2 changes

2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Islip to Columbia University? 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 Islip to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Babylon station and arriving at New York Penn Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Islip to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon 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 75 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Babylon to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 1h 12m.