The average train between Central Islip and Boston takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Central Islip to Boston. 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 4 times a day between Central Islip and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Central Islip is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 36m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

5h 4m • 1 change

5h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Boston. However, there are services departing from Central Islip station and arriving at Boston station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Central Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
Central Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Central Islip and Boston is 249.3 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Central Islip to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 35m.