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How to get from Islip to Times Square by train?

By train

To get from Islip to Times Square 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 PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $21.25.

99min$21.25
Walk to train station
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Islip
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    44 min
  • 6
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via MONTAUK BRANCH, BABYLON BRANCH and RONKONKOMA BRANCH

To get from Islip to Times Square 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 RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $21.25.

102min$21.25
Walk to train station
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Islip
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    44 min
  • 6
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Islip to Times Square

The distance between Islip, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 45.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islip to Times Square by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Islip

Islip is located at Islip, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Islip Town Hall.

Bus stations close to Islip:

  • Islip Town Hall
  • Islip Avenue
  • Smith Avenue

Public transit stations close to Times Square, Manhattan

Times Square is located at 209 W 38th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 7 Av/W 37 St.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 5 Av
  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • 7 Av/W 37 St
  • 42nd St & 7th Ave
  • 7 Av/W 41 St

Alternative route by train via MONTAUK BRANCH, BABYLON BRANCH and RONKONKOMA BRANCH

To get from Islip to Times Square 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 RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $21.25.

102min$21.25
Walk to train station
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Islip
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    44 min
  • 6
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Islip to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line MONTAUK BRANCH, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Islip to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line MONTAUK BRANCH, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct train between Islip and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Islip to Times Square?

    The MONTAUK BRANCH train line goes from Islip station near Islip in New York - New Jersey to Babylon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Babylon station near Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Islip to Times Square by train?

    The total travel time between Islip in New York - New Jersey and Times Square in Manhattan by train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Islip to get to Times Square?

    Get on the MONTAUK BRANCH train from the Islip station near Islip in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Islip and Times Square?

    Get off the train at the Babylon station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Islip to Times Square?

    The ride from Islip to Times Square costs $21.25.

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