Is LIRR part of MTA?

The LIRR is one of two commuter rail systems owned by the MTA, the other being the Metro-North Railroad in the northern suburbs of the New York area.

Can I use metro card on Long Island?

Long Island CITY is part of NYC and you can use the subway (and a Metrocard) to travel assuming you,re going somewhere there near a subway station.

What is the fare for LIRR?

LIRR offers both the $5.50 Round-Trip (2 rides) separately or on Round-Trip ticket types. If bought separately, a $1 fee will apply ($6.50 total cost). Round-Trip tickets may be purchased with a $5.50 MetroCard on the reverse side. Monthly tickets automatically come with a MetroCard on the reverse side.

Is LIRR still off peak?

Starting Monday, March 29, new LIRR timetables will take effect on all branches. Off-peak fares will remain in effect on all trains, even during traditional peak hours. The new timetables restore weekday service to levels similar to what had been in effect from January 25 – March 5, 2021.

Are all LIRR trains off-peak?

Starting Monday, March 29, new LIRR timetables will take effect on all branches. Off-peak fares will remain in effect on all trains, even during traditional peak hours.

Is LIRR still charging off-peak?

To continue to promote usage of the transit system, MTA officials announced this week that the LIRR will continue charging off-peak fares at all times for the remainder of the year.

Can you buy MetroCards at LIRR stations?

Pre-valued MetroCards good for use on NYC subways & buses may be purchased separately at LIRR ticket machines or combined with LIRR monthly or round trip tickets. They can also be purchased at LIRR ticket offices if you are buying an LIRR ticket at the same time. $20 ($21.40 value) are available at all ticket machines.

What’s considered off-peak LIRR?

Peak Fares are charged during business rush hours, on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in NYC terminals between 6 and 10 AM or depart NYC terminals between 4 and 8 PM. Off-Peak Fares are charged all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturdays and Sundays and holidays as listed below.

How much do LIRR tickets cost?

One-Day Round Trip Group Fares to Penn Station