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Like Metro-North Railroad and NJ Transit, the Long Island Rail Road fare system is based on the distance a passenger travels, as opposed to the New York City Subway and the area's bus systems, which charge a flat rate. The railroad is broken up into eight non-consecutively numbered fare zones.
As of August 20, 2023, an adult one-way ticket from Penn Station (Zone 1) to stations in The Hamptons (Zone 14) costs $31.75 (at the ticket machine or MTA TrainTime app) or $38.00 (if purchased onboard the train). [72] Due to the train's departure time during the PM rush hour, peak pricing is in effect. [1]
LONG ISLAND, NY — A dramatic drop in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a funding shortfall for the MTA — and could lead to potential fare hikes, service cuts and other measures...
The MTA approved a 4% fare hike, including for riders on the LIRR. (Jerry Barmash/Patch) LONG ISLAND, NY — The MTA voted unanimously in favor of a 4 percent fare increase systemwide,...
When the New York City Transit Authority was created in July 1953, the fare was raised to 15 cents (equivalent to $1.71 in 2023) and a token was issued. [89] In 1970 the fare was raised to 30 cents. [90] This token is 23mm in diameter with a Y cut out, and is known as the "Large Y Cutout".
LONG ISLAND, NY — A project that will bring long-awaited Long Island Rail Road trains to the East Side of Manhattan that's been years in the making is still slated to open by the...
List of Long Island Rail Road stations. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is a commuter railway system serving all four counties of Long Island, with two stations in the Manhattan borough of New York City in the U.S. state of New York. Its operator is the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York. Serving 301,763 passengers per day as of ...
The MTA announced that the new increased LIRR fares to go into New York City will take effect this Sunday, March 22.
The Long Beach station is an intermodal center and the terminus of the Long Beach Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. It is located at Park Place and Park Avenue in the City of Long Beach, New York, serving as the city's major transportation hub. The MTA offers a package which includes train fare and admission to the beach.
LIRR officials say "gating" is an effective way of making sure everyone is paying their fair fare. (Daniel Hampton/Patch) LONG ISLAND, NY — It isn't exactly a common occurrence, but ride a train ...