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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct
Central Islip Zone 10 Jamaica Zone 3
- Travel time
- 53 min
- Peak
- $16.50
- Off-peak
- $12.25
- Weekday trains
- 50
Trains run direct from Central Islip to Jamaica on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 46 to 58 minutes and covers 32.7 miles with 7 stops in between. There are 50 trains each weekday, roughly one every 27 minutes, with the first at 12:26 AM and the last at 12:02 AM. A one-way ticket costs $16.50 at peak and $12.25 off-peak.
Service
Central Islip → Jamaica- Weekday
- 50 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 42 / 42
- First train
- 12:26 AM
- Last train
- 12:02 AM
- Typical gap
- 27 min
- Distance
- 32.7 mi
- Fastest
- 46 min
- Slowest
- 58 min
Calling points
10 stops in between- Central IslipZone 10 · departs
- BrentwoodZone 10
- Deer ParkZone 9
- WyandanchZone 9
- PinelawnZone 9
- FarmingdaleZone 7
- BethpageZone 7
- HicksvilleZone 7
- MineolaZone 4
- Floral ParkZone 4
- Elmont-UBS ArenaZone 4
- JamaicaZone 3 · arrives
Fares
Zone 10 to Zone 3- One-way peak
- $16.50
- One-way off-peak
- $12.25
- Senior / disabled
- $8.25
- Day pass weekday
- $29.75
- Weekly
- $112.75
- Monthly
- $327.75
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Central Islip to JamaicaHow long is the train from Central Islip to Jamaica?
Between 46 and 58 minutes, typically 53.
How much does it cost?
$16.50 one-way at peak and $12.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 50 weekday trains run direct on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Central Islip at 12:26 AM and the last at 12:02 AM. Weekend service runs 42 trains on Saturday and 42 on Sunday.