South Fork and South Shore branch used by commuters, beach traffic, and Hamptons weekend riders.
18 active alerts Updated
Typical Trip170 minJamaica to Montauk
Peak Fare$27.75Off-peak $20.00
Primary AreaSuffolk CountyPatchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore
Active Montauk Branch Alerts
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 6:21pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late.
The 6:40pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 8:00pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 5:18pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
The 5:36pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 35-40 minutes late.
The 6:21pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 15-20 minutes late.
The 6:40pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 5:18pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
The 5:36pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
The 6:40pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 5:18pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
The 5:36pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 5:36pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 25-30 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 3:15pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 4:27pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 15-20 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 3:01pm train from Penn Station to Shinnecock Hills is operating 10-15 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 3:15pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 4:27pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 15-20 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
WESTBOUND
The 3:25pm train from Southampton to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 3:15pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 20-25 minutes late.
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 4:27pm train from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica is operating 15-20 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 2:36pm train from Jamaica to Speonk is operating 15-20 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 1:46pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 3:25pm train from Southampton to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 4:17pm train from Montauk to Penn Station is held prior to departure.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 2:36pm train from Jamaica to Speonk is operating 15-20 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 1:46pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 3:25pm train from Southampton to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
major
There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 3:01pm train from Penn Station to Shinnecock Hills is operating 10-15 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 1:46pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 3:25pm train from Southampton to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
major
There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 3:01pm train from Penn Station to Shinnecock Hills is operating 10-15 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 1:46pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
major
There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
The 1:46pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
major
There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 12:14pm train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 11:36am train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 1:34pm train from Patchogue to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 12:14pm train from Jamaica to Montauk is operating 15-20 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 11:36am train from Montauk to Penn Station is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 8:34am train from Babylon to Speonk is operating 10-15 minutes late
WESTBOUND
The 7:00am train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late
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The 12:14pm train from Jamaica to Montauk is held prior to departure due to equipment trouble. [5]
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The 7:00am train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late due to a high volume of customers attending the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. [5]
Planned & Upcoming
Advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (incl. strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now.
Upcoming
LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike
Active: Evening, May 15
Upcoming
LIRR train service may shut down by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike
Active: Evening, May 15
Montauk Branch Stations
Key stops on the Montauk Branch, running Jamaica to Montauk (170 min, terminating at Montauk):
Babylon
Bay Shore
Islip
Sayville
Patchogue
Speonk
Westhampton
Hampton Bays
Southampton
Bridgehampton
East Hampton
Montauk
Montauk Branch Commuter Guide
The Montauk Branch serves Patchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore, Riverhead, East Hampton and nearby Long Island communities.
When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads.
These are the Montauk Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:
Yes, for now — but a strike has been flagged as possible. MTA states: "LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15". Complete essential travel before any deadline and have a driving backup ready.
Are there Montauk Branch delays today?
Yes — the Montauk Branch has 18 active alerts in the latest MTA service feed (updated Jun 22, 5:34 AM). The current alerts are listed above. For minute-by-minute departures, check the MTA TrainTime app.
What is the Montauk Branch LIRR status right now?
The Montauk Branch is showing 18 active service alerts. Long Island Traffic refreshes the MTA GTFS-realtime feed continuously; this page was last built Jun 22, 5:34 AM.
How long is the Montauk Branch trip to Manhattan?
A typical Montauk Branch trip (Jamaica to Montauk) runs about 170 min. Peak fare is $27.75 one-way; off-peak is $20.00. Actual times vary by departure, transfer at Jamaica, and whether your train is a direct Penn Station or Grand Central run.
What are the main Montauk Branch stations?
Key Montauk Branch stops include Babylon, Bay Shore, Islip, Sayville, Patchogue, Speonk, Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Montauk. The branch terminates at Montauk.
What roads can I drive instead of the Montauk Branch?
When the Montauk Branch is delayed or suspended, Montauk Branch commuters most often drive Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, Route 27 — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.