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How to get fromFar Rockaway to Central Islipby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Central Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 42m
    $12–27

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Far Rockaway to Central Islipcar car 35.6 mi
    46 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus bus Q114
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 12m
    $13–29

  4. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus bus n55 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Avebus bus 4
    4h 6m
    $9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Central Isliptaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    46 min
    $140–170

Far Rockaway to Central Islip by train

Calendar202Weekly Trains
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Far Rockaway to Central Islip via Jamaica in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mott Av / Central to E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, and Amityville LIRR in around 4h 6m.

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