The average train between Islip and Jersey City takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip to Jersey City. 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 Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Islip to Jersey City? 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 Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Jersey City station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Islip to Jersey City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
Islip to Jersey City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Islip and Jersey City is 73.1 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Secaucus Upper Level via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 1h 30m.