Eastbound trains skip Hollis, Queens Village, and Elmont-UBS Arena [10, 2, 4]
MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Jamaica to Hollis and Queens Village. View a map of your route options.
NICE buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Jamaica to Elmont-UBS Arena.
Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
Concert attendees traveling to and from UBS Arena may also take a westbound train via transfer at Jamaica or Mineola at no additional charge. This option will not appear in the TrainTime app.
This service change will occur on most weekends through late August as we replace and install switches near Elmont-UBS Arena.
Active: Jul 11 - 13, and Jul 18 - 20, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 4 AM
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
Port Jefferson Branch Stations
Key stops on the Port Jefferson Branch, running Penn Station to Port Jefferson (95 min, terminating at Port Jefferson):
Hicksville
Syosset
Cold Spring Harbor
Huntington
Greenlawn
Northport
Kings Park
Smithtown
St. James
Stony Brook
Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Branch Commuter Guide
The Port Jefferson Branch serves Huntington, Smithtown, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, Northport and nearby Long Island communities.
When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads.
These are the Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson Branch delays today?
No major Port Jefferson Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Jul 13, 2:04 AM). Service conditions change quickly — confirm your specific train in the MTA TrainTime app before leaving.
What is the Port Jefferson Branch LIRR status right now?
The Port Jefferson Branch is operating without major reported alerts as of Jul 13, 2:04 AM. This page reads directly from the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed.
How long is the Port Jefferson Branch trip to Manhattan?
A typical Port Jefferson Branch trip (Penn Station to Port Jefferson) runs about 95 min. Peak fare is $18.75 one-way; off-peak is $13.25. 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 Port Jefferson Branch stations?
Key Port Jefferson Branch stops include Hicksville, Syosset, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington, Greenlawn, Northport, Kings Park, Smithtown, St. James, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson. The branch terminates at Port Jefferson.
What roads can I drive instead of the Port Jefferson Branch?
When the Port Jefferson Branch is delayed or suspended, Port Jefferson Branch commuters most often drive Northern State Parkway, Route 25A, Long Island Expressway — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.