The average train between Merrick and Central Islip takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Merrick to Central 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 every 30 minutes between Merrick and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Central Islip station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Merrick to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Central Islip station.
The distance between Merrick and Central Islip is 32.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Central Islip via Jamaica in around 1h 32m.