How to get from Brooklyn to Central Islip by bus and train?

From Brooklyn to Central Islip by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 5 bus from Brentwood LIRR (5n) station to Calebs Path/Franklin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $17.00. The bus and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip on the Moovit app.

151min$17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 55
Walk to Central Islip
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR (5n)
    ID 4764
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Smith Haven Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calebs Path/Franklin Ave
    ID 4587
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Islip
    Walk to
    Central Islip
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Central Islip by bus and train via Q8, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 6

To get from Brooklyn to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 6 bus from Central Islip LIRR (6wb) station to Wheeler Rd/Motor Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $17.00. The bus and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip on the Moovit app.

140min$17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 66
Walk to Central Islip
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Islip
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Islip LIRR (6wb)
    ID 4773
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wal Whitman Shops
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheeler Rd/Motor Pkwy
    ID 1735
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Islip
    Walk to
    Central Islip
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Central Islip

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Central Islip, New York - New Jersey is approximately 40.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Central Islip by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brooklyn to Central Islip

To check the bus and train schedule from Brooklyn to Central Islip using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Central Islip), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Central Islip by bus and train via Q8, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 6

To get from Brooklyn to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 6 bus from Central Islip LIRR (6wb) station to Wheeler Rd/Motor Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $17.00. The bus and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip on the Moovit app.

140min$17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 66
Walk to Central Islip
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Islip
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Islip LIRR (6wb)
    ID 4773
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Wal Whitman Shops
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheeler Rd/Motor Pkwy
    ID 1735
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Central Islip
    Walk to
    Central Islip
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Central Islip?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Central Islip?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Central Islip in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey?

    The Q8 bus line goes from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station near Brooklyn to Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station near Central Islip in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Central Islip in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the Q8 bus from the Fountain Av /Flatlands Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Central Islip in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av stop, which is closest to Central Islip in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brooklyn to Central Islip?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Central Islip costs $17.00.

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