The average train between Boston and Islip takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Boston and Islip. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Islip at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Islip. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Islip station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Boston to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Islip train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Boston and Islip is 254.6 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Islip via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 6h 15m.