There are 5 ways to get from Centre Island to New York by taxi, train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Centre Island to Syossettaxi
- Take the train from Syosset to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch
1h 13m$49–68Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Centre Island to New Yorkcar 35.1 mi
55 min$7–10Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Centre Island to Union Tpke/260 Sttaxi
- Take the bus from Union Tpke/260 St to E 34 St/3 Avbus Qm6 / ...
1h 30m$82–102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Centre Island to New Yorktaxi 35.1 mi
55 min$130–170Train, subway
- Take the train from Oyster Bay to Jamaicatrain Oyster Bay Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway E
1h 51m$34–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Centre Island to New York is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Centre Island to New York is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Centre Island to New York. However, there are services departing from Oyster Bay and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Centre Island and New York is 41 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.
The best way to get from Centre Island to New York without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 13m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Centre Island to New York, including transfers.
Centre Island to New York train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Oyster Bay station.
Centre Island to New York train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Centre Island to New York is 35 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Centre Island to New York.
There are 3173+ hotels available in New York.
What companies run services between Centre Island, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Centre Island to New York. However, you can take the taxi to Syosset then take the train to New York Penn Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Union Tpke/260 St then take the bus to E 34 St/3 Av.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Syosset to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–14
- Peak
- $14–20
Train from Oyster Bay to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Union Tpke/260 St to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $40–170
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
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