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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct
Jamaica Zone 3 Central Islip Zone 10
- Travel time
- 52 min
- Peak
- $16.50
- Off-peak
- $12.25
- Weekday trains
- 53
Trains run direct from Jamaica to Central Islip on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 48 to 60 minutes and covers 32.7 miles with 7 stops in between. There are 53 trains each weekday, roughly one every 25 minutes, with the first at 12:23 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. A one-way ticket costs $16.50 at peak and $12.25 off-peak.
Service
Jamaica → Central Islip- Weekday
- 53 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 39 / 40
- First train
- 12:23 AM
- Last train
- 11:59 PM
- Typical gap
- 25 min
- Distance
- 32.7 mi
- Fastest
- 48 min
- Slowest
- 60 min
Calling points
10 stops in between- JamaicaZone 3 · departs
- Elmont-UBS ArenaZone 4
- Floral ParkZone 4
- MineolaZone 4
- HicksvilleZone 7
- BethpageZone 7
- FarmingdaleZone 7
- PinelawnZone 9
- WyandanchZone 9
- Deer ParkZone 9
- BrentwoodZone 10
- Central IslipZone 10 · arrives
Fares
Zone 3 to Zone 10- 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
Jamaica to Central IslipHow long is the train from Jamaica to Central Islip?
Between 48 and 60 minutes, typically 52.
How much does it cost?
$16.50 one-way at peak and $12.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 53 weekday trains run direct on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Jamaica at 12:23 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. Weekend service runs 39 trains on Saturday and 40 on Sunday.