There are 4 ways to get from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 2 subway
best- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park Eastsubway 2
2h 21m$16–30Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Islip to Bronx Zoocar 42.2 mi
56 min$8–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 44m$13–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Islip to Bronx Zootaxi 42.2 mi
56 min$140–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Bronx Park East via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Central Islip and Bronx Zoo is 58 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo without a car is to train and line 2 subway which takes 2h 21m and costs $15 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo, including transfers.
Central Islip to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
Central Islip to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Bronx Zoo is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo.
There are 3128+ hotels available in Bronx Zoo.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 2 subway to Bronx Park East, then walk to Bronx Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Islip to Bronx Zoo via Jamaica, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, and E 180 St/Devoe Av in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park East
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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