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Princeton Junction to Central Islip trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and Central Islip takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction 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 43m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 51m
$15–50

Princeton Junction to Central Islip train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Princeton Junction and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 7m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 3m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 4m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 9m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 9m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 38m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 50m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 42m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction to Central Islip.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Central Islip via New York Penn Station in around 2h 51m.

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