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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct
Penn Station Zone 1 Central Islip Zone 10
- Travel time
- 74 min
- Peak
- $21.50
- Off-peak
- $16.00
- Weekday trains
- 42
Trains run direct from Penn Station to Central Islip on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 71 to 83 minutes and covers 41.9 miles with 9 stops in between. There are 42 trains each weekday, roughly one every 30 minutes, with the first at 12:00 AM and the last at 11:37 PM. A one-way ticket costs $21.50 at peak and $16.00 off-peak.
Service
Penn Station → Central Islip- Weekday
- 42 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 39 / 40
- First train
- 12:00 AM
- Last train
- 11:37 PM
- Typical gap
- 30 min
- Distance
- 41.9 mi
- Fastest
- 71 min
- Slowest
- 83 min
Calling points
12 stops in between- Penn StationZone 1 · departs
- WoodsideZone 1
- Forest HillsZone 1
- Kew GardensZone 1
- JamaicaZone 3
- Floral ParkZone 4
- MineolaZone 4
- HicksvilleZone 7
- BethpageZone 7
- FarmingdaleZone 7
- WyandanchZone 9
- Deer ParkZone 9
- BrentwoodZone 10
- Central IslipZone 10 · arrives
Fares
Zone 1 to Zone 10- 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
Penn Station to Central IslipHow long is the train from Penn Station to Central Islip?
Between 71 and 83 minutes, typically 74.
How much does it cost?
$21.50 one-way at peak and $16.00 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 42 weekday trains run direct on the Ronkonkoma Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Penn Station at 12:00 AM and the last at 11:37 PM. Weekend service runs 39 trains on Saturday and 40 on Sunday.