How to get from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal by train?

From Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal by train

To get from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Islip station to Babylon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Grand Central Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $21.25. The train schedule from Islip Station (LIRR) may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

74min$21.25
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Leaves from Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Islip Station (LIRR)
  • 2
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    39 min
  • 6
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Grand Central Madison
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Islip Station (LIRR), Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 44.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal

To check the train schedule from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Islip Station (LIRR)) and destination (Grand Central Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line MONTAUK BRANCH, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct train between Islip Station (LIRR) and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal?

    The MONTAUK BRANCH train line goes from Babylon station near Islip Station (LIRR) in Islip to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jamaica station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal by train?

    The total travel time between Islip Station (LIRR) in Islip and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Islip Station (LIRR) to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the MONTAUK BRANCH train from the Babylon station near Islip Station (LIRR) in Islip.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Islip Station (LIRR) and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the train at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal?

    The ride from Islip Station (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal costs $21.25.

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