What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Central Islip?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Central Islip is to bus which costs $3 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Central Islip?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Central Islip is to train which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Central Islip?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portion Rd/Ave B and arriving at E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Central Islip?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Central Islip. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Central Islip?

The distance between Long Island and Central Islip is 5 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Central Islip without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Central Islip without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Central Islip?

The train from Ronkonkoma to Central Islip takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Central Islip bus from?

Long Island to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Portion Rd/Ave B station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Central Islip train from?

Long Island to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Central Islip?

The best way to get from Long Island to Central Islip is to train which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Long Island to Central Islip bus arrive?

Long Island to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave station.

Where does the Long Island to Central Islip train arrive?

Long Island to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Central Islip station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Central Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Central Islip is 45 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Long Island to Central Islip.

Where can I stay near Central Islip?

There are 125+ hotels available in Central Islip.

Long Island to Central Islip - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Central Islip by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
8 min
$3–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portion Rd/Ave B to E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Avebus 52B / ...
37 min
$3
Drive 44.9 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Central Islipcar 44.9 mi
58 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Central Isliptaxi 44.9 mi
58 min
$170–210

Long Island to Central Islip by train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to Central Islip every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Portion Rd/Ave B to E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min.

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