Train Boston to Central Islip from $256 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Central Islip takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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 25m
Duration: 277 mi
Distance: $256
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch

5h 33m

$44–742

Boston to Central Islip train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Boston and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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