There are 3 ways to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center by train, subway, rideshare, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E
2h 3m$15–27Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Centercar 51.1 mi
1h 6m$10–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Islip-ISP to Rockefeller Center51.1 mi
1h 6m
Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at 5 Av/53 St via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Islip Airport (ISP) and Rockefeller Center is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $15 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center, including transfers.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center.
There are 3846+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.
What companies run services between Islip Airport (ISP), USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Islip Airport (ISP) to Rockefeller Center. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Central Islip LIRR, walk to Central Islip, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the subway to 5 Av/53 St, then walk to Rockefeller Center. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Islip-ISP to Rockefeller Center on demand, and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Islip-ISP to Rockefeller Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islip Airport (ISP) and Rockefeller Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.