Long Island Rail Road

Ronkonkoma Branch LIRR — Delays & Status

Core east-west commuter branch paralleling the LIE through Nassau and Suffolk County.

No major alerts Data snapshot:
Typical Trip 82 min Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
Peak Fare $18.75 Off-peak $13.25
Primary Area Suffolk County Ronkonkoma, Hicksville, Mineola

Active Ronkonkoma Branch Alerts

minor

Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [4]

What's happening? Track maintenance Active: 7 AM to 6:30 PM Mon-Thu and 7 AM to 3:30 PM Fri, Sep 8 - Nov 6

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Buses replace trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport [13, 4]

What's happening? Track maintenance Active: 7 AM to 6:30 PM Mon-Thu and 7 AM to 3:30 PM Fri, Sep 8 - Nov 6

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We’re adding extra eastbound service on the Babylon and Ronkonkoma branches from Penn Station after the Knicks parade. [1, 4]

The added service may not reflect in our TrainTime app ahead of time. Listen for announcements in Penn Station before boarding your train. Active: Jun 18 12:00 PM - Ongoing

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

Ronkonkoma Branch Stations

Key stops on the Ronkonkoma Branch, running Penn Station to Ronkonkoma (82 min, terminating at Ronkonkoma):

  1. Penn Station
  2. Jamaica
  3. Mineola
  4. Hicksville
  5. Bethpage
  6. Farmingdale
  7. Wyandanch
  8. Deer Park
  9. Brentwood
  10. Central Islip
  11. Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma Branch Commuter Guide

The Ronkonkoma Branch serves Ronkonkoma, Hicksville, Mineola, Farmingdale, Central Islip and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads. These are the Ronkonkoma Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:

Long Island Expressway — live conditions Northern State Parkway — live conditions Route 110 — live conditions

Ronkonkoma Branch FAQ

Is the Ronkonkoma Branch running today?

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 Ronkonkoma Branch delays today?

No major Ronkonkoma Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Sep 28, 11:08 AM EDT). Service conditions change quickly — confirm your specific train in the MTA TrainTime app before leaving.

What is the Ronkonkoma Branch LIRR status right now?

The Ronkonkoma Branch is operating without major reported alerts as of Sep 28, 11:08 AM EDT. This page reads directly from the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed.

How long is the Ronkonkoma Branch trip to Manhattan?

A typical Ronkonkoma Branch trip (Penn Station to Ronkonkoma) runs about 82 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 Ronkonkoma Branch stations?

Key Ronkonkoma Branch stops include Penn Station, Jamaica, Mineola, Hicksville, Bethpage, Farmingdale, Wyandanch, Deer Park, Brentwood, Central Islip, Ronkonkoma. The branch terminates at Ronkonkoma.

What roads can I drive instead of the Ronkonkoma Branch?

When the Ronkonkoma Branch is delayed or suspended, Ronkonkoma Branch commuters most often drive Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Route 110 — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.

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