The Long Island Rail Road takes more people to work every day than any other commuter railroad in the country. So escape the traffic and relax while travelling without the expenses of parking fees and tolls. Most LIRR customers travel to or from Pennsylvania Station , though the LIRR is actually headquartered at Jamaica Station in Queens, where all lines except the Port Washington line converge. Tickets can be purchased in the station, or the train. Tickets purchased on the train when ticket offices are open cost more, so buy before you board.
Most stations also sell tokens for New York City subways and buses.
Weekly and monthly tickets are available from ticket agents, TVMs, or through the mail. Peak trains arrive at western terminals weekdays between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and depart those terminals between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. All other trains are off-peak. Check branch schedules for complete fare information. The Metro North Railroad , which has its hub at Grand Central Terminal runs passenger trains north along several lines into Connecticut and upstate New York. Not in New York City.