The average train between Islip and Boston takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from 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 twice daily between Islip and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 10m • 2 changes


4h 56m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Islip to Boston. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Boston station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
Islip to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Islip and Boston is 254.6 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Boston via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 34m.