The average train between Islip and Philadelphia takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip to Philadelphia. 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 3 times a day between Islip and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Islip to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Islip to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
Islip to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Islip and Philadelphia is 186.7 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Islip to 30th Street Station via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 3m.