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How to get fromCentral Islip to Merrickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Islip to Merrick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 31m
    $13–29
  2. Drive  23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central Islip to Merrickcar car 23.6 mi
    29 min
    $5–7
  3. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    1h 44m
    $6–9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Islip to Merricktaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    29 min
    $210–260

Central Islip to Merrick by train

Calendar318Weekly Trains
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Central Islip to Merrick via Jamaica in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd to Amityville LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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