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The average train between Boston and Central Islip takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Central Islip. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
$436
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
5h 33m
$66–742

Boston to Central Islip train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road5h 32m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road6h 17m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 16m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 16m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 16m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 16m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road5h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 14m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 14m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 39m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 14m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road5h 14m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road5h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Central Islip? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Central Islip.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Central Islip via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 5h 33m.

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