Central Islip, NY has a variety of transportation options available to residents and visitors. The local bus system operated by Suffolk County Transit offers 18 routes throughout the city, providing access to major shopping centers, the Central Islip Long Island Rail Road station, and connections to neighboring towns. All buses are wheelchair accessible with bike racks inside. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works maintains a network of roads connecting Central Islip with its surrounding towns. Taxis can also be hailed from many locations around town. For air travel, there is an airport with commercial flights just 10 miles south in Ronkonkoma as well as an Amtrak station located 4 miles north in Brentwood. With all these options it’s easy to get around for both locals and visitors alike!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Central Islip takes 27.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Central Islip get to work:
- 76.5% drive their own car alone
- 14.2% carpool with others
- 0.8% work from home
- 6.2% take mass transit