There are 11 ways to get from Central Islip to Utica by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via New York
best- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 42m$68–167Drive 257.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Islip to Uticacar 257.3 mi
5h 7m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Melville to Albanybus Adt A418h-D
- Take the bus from Albany to Uticabus Adt A264-D / ...
10h 47m$49–139Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 25m$116–807Train
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Uticatrain VIA Rail
6h 45m$73–237Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 42m$142–1,004Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 55m$152–832Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 15m$178–1,029Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 11m$119–791Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Utica Bus Stopbus
8h 7m$70–345Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester, train
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 43m$177–907
Central Islip to Utica by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Utica is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Utica is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to Utica. However, there are services departing from Wheeler Rd/E Suffolk Ave and arriving at Utica via Walt Whitman Shops, Melville and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Central Islip and Utica is 283 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Utica without a car is to train via New York which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Central Islip to Utica, including transfers.
Central Islip to Utica bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Melville station.
Central Islip to Utica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Utica is to train via New York which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Central Islip to Utica Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wheeler Rd/E Suffolk Ave to Utica via Walt Whitman Shops, NYS 110/S Service Rd, Melville, and Albany in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- 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
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Melville to Albany
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Albany to Utica
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Central Islip to Utica bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Central Islip to Utica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Utica is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Central Islip to Utica.
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