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How to get fromHoboken to Central Islipby ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hoboken to Central Islip by ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 3m

  2. Drive  48.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Central Islipcar car 48.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Central Isliptaxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $160–200

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  • Distance: 48 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Central Islip. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Central Islip. Alternatively, you can drive from Hoboken to Central Islip in around 1h 6m.

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