There are 5 ways to get from New Rochelle to Central Islip by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q50
- Take the bus from Main St/39 Av to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q20
- Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain
2h 32m$15–32Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Rochelle to Central Islipcar 45.6 mi
59 min$9–12Train
- Take the train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 36m$21–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Rochelle to Central Isliptaxi 45.6 mi
59 min$150–190Line 42 bus, line 2 subway, train
- Take the bus from Huguenot St @ Bridge St to WHITE PLAINS RD @ E 241st STbus 42
- Take the subway from Wakefield-241 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2h 58m$18–34
New Rochelle to Central Islip by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Rochelle to Central Islip is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from New Rochelle to Central Islip is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from New Rochelle to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from New Rochelle and arriving at Central Islip via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between New Rochelle and Central Islip is 53 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Central Islip without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 32m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from New Rochelle to Central Islip, including transfers.
New Rochelle to Central Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from New Rochelle station.
New Rochelle to Central Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Rochelle to Central Islip is 46 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from New Rochelle to Central Islip.
There are 100+ hotels available in Central Islip.
What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?
You can take a train from New Rochelle to Central Islip via Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–27
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $11–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Wakefield-241 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Main St/39 Av to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
Bus from Huguenot St @ Bridge St to WHITE PLAINS RD @ E 241st ST
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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