The average train between Islip and Boston takes 5h 54m 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 4 times a day between Islip and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 5h 54m.
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.