What is the cheapest way to get from Saint James to Central Islip?

The cheapest way to get from Saint James to Central Islip is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint James to Central Islip?

The fastest way to get from Saint James to Central Islip is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Saint James and Central Islip?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint James to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook LIRR and arriving at W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Saint James and Central Islip?

No, there is no direct train from Saint James to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from St. James and arriving at Central Islip via Huntington and Hicksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Saint James to Central Islip?

The distance between Saint James and Central Islip is 17 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

How do I travel from Saint James to Central Islip without a car?

The best way to get from Saint James to Central Islip without a car is to line 51 bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Saint James to Central Islip?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Saint James to Central Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint James to Central Islip bus from?

Saint James to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Stony Brook LIRR station.

Where do I catch the Saint James to Central Islip train from?

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

Train or bus from Saint James to Central Islip?

The best way to get from Saint James to Central Islip is to line 51 bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Saint James to Central Islip bus arrive?

Saint James to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.

Where does the Saint James to Central Islip train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint James to Central Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint James to Central Islip is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Saint James to Central Islip.

Where can I stay near Central Islip?

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Saint James to Central Islip - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 51 bus

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

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Line 51 bus, line 4 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stony Brook LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 51
2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rdbus 4
1h 50m
$9–11
Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saint James to Central Islipcar 7.6 mi
12 min
$2
Train
1. Take the train from St. James to Huntingtontrain
2. Take the train from Huntington to Hicksvilletrain
3. Take the train from Hicksville to Central Isliptrain
1h 51m
$12–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saint James to Central Isliptaxi 7.6 mi
12 min
$28–35

Saint James to Central Islip by train and bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Saint James, NY, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from St. James to W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd via Stony Brook, Stony Brook LIRR, and Smith Haven Mall in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. James to Central Islip via Huntington and Hicksville in around 1h 51m.

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