LIRR Service Status

Live service alerts, branch status, and commute cost calculator for Long Island Rail Road.

All Clear Updated Mar 25, 8:40 PM

Active Alerts 12

Beverages are not allowed on Montauk Branch trains or stations [5]

MTA Police will enforce this restriction. Active: Sunday, March 29

Three extra trains are running for the Montauk St. Patrick's Day Parade [5]

A 7:13am from Jamaica stops at Babylon, Bay Shore, and Sayville, then makes all stops to Montauk, where it arrives at 9:59am. A 9:36am from Babylon makes all stops to Montauk, where it arrives at 11:48am. A 1:46pm from Montauk makes all stops to Babylon, then runs non-stops to Jamaica. The 3:15pm from Montauk to Jamaica will add a stop at Babylon. Active: Sunday, March 29

Some eastbound Babylon Branch trains run on revised schedules [1]

Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip is affected. What's happening? Crossing repairs Active: Mar 28 - 29 and Apr 11 - 12, Sat and Sun, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Ronkonkoma Branch trains run on revised schedules [4]

Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? Crossing repairs Active: Mar 28 - 30 and Apr 11 - 13, Sat 1:00 AM to Mon 1:00 AM

Port Washington Branch trains run on revised schedules [9]

Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? Bridge repairs Active: Mar 28 - 30 and Apr 11 - 13, Sat 12:01 AM to Mon 4:30 AM

Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis [2]

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options. Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead. Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal. What's happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Mar 23 - 27 and Mar 30 - Apr 2, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [13]

What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Mar 2 - May 15

You must be in the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills in both directions [12]

What’s Happening? Accessibility improvements Active: Starting November 10 until Summer 2026

You must be in the last six cars to exit eastbound trains at Babylon [1]

The eastern half of both platforms are closed for replacement. Use the stairs by North Carll Ave or the elevator to reach the platforms. Customers on Montauk Branch diesel trains with six or more cars, listen for announcements or ask a crew member to see if your car will open at Babylon. Allow additional time to get upstairs, and check the TrainTime app for possible track changes as construction continues. Active: 2:30am Sep 6 through May 2026

Westbound Far Rockaway and Long Beach Branch trains run on revised schedules [6, 7]

Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules. What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Apr 6 - 10, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Buses replace trains between Valley Stream and West Hempstead [8]

West Hempstead Branch trains will run between Grand Central and Valley Stream. Transfer at Valley Stream for bus service making all stops to and from West Hempstead. What's happening? Track maintenance Active: Apr 6 - 10, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Buses replace trains between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway [7]

Some westbound trains will run on revised schedules between Valley Stream and Grand Central. Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip is affected. The last trains to run are the 10:28pm from Grand Central and the 11:14pm from Far Rockaway on Friday night. Service resumes with the 5:35am from Grand Central and the 6:38am from Far Rockaway on Sunday morning. What's happening? Switch maintenance Active: Apr 3 - 5, Fri 11:30 PM to Sun 6:30 AM

Drive vs. Train to Midtown

Time and cost comparison for Long Island commuters to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Grand Central). Driving estimates include rush hour reality, not the GPS "best case" fiction.

From	Train Time	Drive (off-peak)	Drive (rush hour)	LIRR Peak Fare	Drive Cost	Daily Savings (RT)
Mineola	34 min	35 min	55-75 min	$12.25	$64.29	$40
Great Neck	33 min	30 min	50-70 min	$10.25	$63.39	$43
Babylon	62 min	50 min	80-120 min	$15.75	$69.42	$38
Ronkonkoma	82 min	65 min	90-150 min	$18.75	$74.24	$37

Mineola to Midtown

LIRR 34 min $12.25 peak one-way

DRIVE 55-75 min $64.29 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $40/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 55-75 min vs. a consistent 34 min on the train.

Great Neck to Midtown

LIRR 33 min $10.25 peak one-way

DRIVE 50-70 min $63.39 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $43/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 50-70 min vs. a consistent 33 min on the train.

Babylon to Midtown

LIRR 62 min $15.75 peak one-way

DRIVE 80-120 min $69.42 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $38/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 80-120 min vs. a consistent 62 min on the train.

Ronkonkoma to Midtown

LIRR 82 min $18.75 peak one-way

DRIVE 90-150 min $74.24 gas + toll + parking

Train saves $37/day round-trip. Rush hour driving takes 90-150 min vs. a consistent 82 min on the train.

When driving wins: If LIRR service is suspended on your branch, or you're traveling off-peak with free parking at your destination. Check the alerts above before deciding.

Off-peak savings: LIRR fares drop 25-30% on weekdays before 6 AM, 10 AM-4 PM, and after 8 PM. A Ronkonkoma off-peak ticket is $13.25 vs. $18.75 peak.

Driving costs: gas at $3.77/gal, 25 MPG, Midtown Tunnel E-ZPass ($11.75), avg Manhattan parking ($45/day). Rush hour times reflect typical weekday 7-9 AM / 5-7 PM conditions on the LIE.

LIRR Branches

Babylon Normal

Jamaica → Babylon 62 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Ronkonkoma Normal

Penn → Ronkonkoma 82 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Montauk Normal

Jamaica → Montauk 170 min

Peak: $27.75 Off-peak: $20.00

Port Jefferson Normal

Penn → Port Jefferson 95 min

Peak: $18.75 Off-peak: $13.25

Hempstead Normal

Penn → Hempstead 38 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Long Beach Normal

Penn → Long Beach 55 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Oyster Bay Normal

Jamaica → Oyster Bay 70 min

Peak: $15.75 Off-peak: $11.00

Far Rockaway Normal

Penn → Far Rockaway 42 min

Peak: $10.25 Off-peak: $7.50

West Hempstead Normal

Penn → West Hempstead 35 min

Peak: $10.25 Off-peak: $7.50

Port Washington Normal

Penn → Port Washington 40 min

Peak: $12.25 Off-peak: $8.75

Service alerts from MTA GTFS-RT feed. Fares approximate — verify at mta.info/fares. Driving costs based on $3.77/gal, 25 MPG, Midtown Tunnel E-ZPass toll, avg Manhattan parking.