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How to get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny by bus and train?

From Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny by bus and train

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 5 bus from Brentwood LIRR station to Calebs Path/Franklin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $25.25. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip, Ny on the Moovit app.

128min$25.25
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 55
Walk to Central Islip, Ny
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Smith Haven Mall Via Brentwood Railroad
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calebs Path/Franklin Ave
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Central Islip, Ny
    Walk to
    Central Islip, Ny
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny by bus and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 5

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Brentwood station. Next, take the 5 bus from Brentwood LIRR station to Calebs Path/Franklin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip, Ny on the Moovit app.

123min$17.50
Walk to train station
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 55
Walk to Central Islip, Ny
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Smith Haven Mall Via Brentwood Railroad
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calebs Path/Franklin Ave
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Islip, Ny
    Walk to
    Central Islip, Ny
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny

The distance between Grand Central-42 St, New York - New Jersey and Central Islip, Ny, New York - New Jersey is approximately 45.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny 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 Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny

To check the bus and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central-42 St) and destination (Central Islip, Ny), 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.

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny by bus and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 5

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Brentwood station. Next, take the 5 bus from Brentwood LIRR station to Calebs Path/Franklin Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Central Islip, Ny on the Moovit app.

123min$17.50
Walk to train station
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 55
Walk to Central Islip, Ny
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Smith Haven Mall Via Brentwood Railroad
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Calebs Path/Franklin Ave
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Islip, Ny
    Walk to
    Central Islip, Ny
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central-42 St and Central Islip, Ny?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny?

    The FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train line goes from Grand Central Madison station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan to Far Rockaway station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Far Rockaway station near Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan and Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central-42 St to get to Central Islip, Ny?

    Get on the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from the Grand Central Madison station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central-42 St and Central Islip, Ny?

    Get off the train at the Far Rockaway stop, which is closest to Central Islip, Ny in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny?

    The ride from Grand Central-42 St to Central Islip, Ny costs $25.25.