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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct
Central Islip Zone 10 Penn Station Zone 1
- Travel time
- 75 min
- Peak
- $21.50
- Off-peak
- $16.00
- Weekday trains
- 41
Trains run direct from Central Islip to Penn Station on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 68 to 80 minutes and covers 41.9 miles with 9 stops in between. There are 41 trains each weekday, roughly one every 30 minutes, with the first at 12:26 AM and the last at 12:02 AM. A one-way ticket costs $21.50 at peak and $16.00 off-peak.
Service
Central Islip → Penn Station- Weekday
- 41 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 42 / 42
- First train
- 12:26 AM
- Last train
- 12:02 AM
- Typical gap
- 30 min
- Distance
- 41.9 mi
- Fastest
- 68 min
- Slowest
- 80 min
Calling points
12 stops in between- Central IslipZone 10 · departs
- BrentwoodZone 10
- Deer ParkZone 9
- WyandanchZone 9
- FarmingdaleZone 7
- BethpageZone 7
- HicksvilleZone 7
- MineolaZone 4
- Merillon AvenueZone 4
- New Hyde ParkZone 4
- JamaicaZone 3
- Kew GardensZone 1
- Forest HillsZone 1
- Penn StationZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 10 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $21.50
- One-way off-peak
- $16.00
- Senior / disabled
- $10.75
- Day pass weekday
- $38.75
- Weekly
- $140.25
- Monthly
- $394.50
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Central Islip to Penn StationHow long is the train from Central Islip to Penn Station?
Between 68 and 80 minutes, typically 75.
How much does it cost?
$21.50 one-way at peak and $16.00 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 41 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.