From a Zone 4 station, a peak one-way LIRR ticket to New York City costs $13.50, a weekly ticket is $94.00 and a monthly ticket is $264.25, based on fares effective January 4, 2026. A monthly ticket typically beats paying per ride once you commute about 10 days a month.
These are official MTA Long Island Rail Road fares for travel to or from New York City. Your price depends on your station’s fare zone, which you can find on the MTA fare chart.
LIRR fares by zone, effective January 4, 2026
| Ticket (to or from NYC) | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way, peak | $7.25 | $13.50 | $15.25 |
| One-way, off-peak | $5.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 |
| Weekly | $81.50 | $94.00 | $106.50 |
| Monthly | $207.00 | $264.25 | $299.75 |
| Day pass, weekday | $14.50 | $24.25 | $27.50 |
| Day pass, weekend | $10.50 | $20.00 | $22.50 |
| One-way, senior, disabled or Medicare | $3.50 | $6.75 | $7.50 |
When a monthly ticket pays off
Assume peak fares in both directions. A round trip costs $14.50 from Zone 3, $27.00 from Zone 4 and $30.50 from Zone 7. A monthly ticket breaks even at about 15 commuting days a month from Zone 3 and about 10 days from Zones 4 and 7.
Here is a hybrid example. Eight commuting days a month from a Zone 4 station costs $216.00 at peak one-way fares, versus $264.25 for a monthly ticket. From Zone 4 or Zone 7, a weekly ticket beats paying per ride once you ride four days in the same week.
Avoid the onboard premium
Buying onboard costs more. From a Zone 4 station, an onboard peak one-way ticket is $22.00 versus $13.50 when bought ahead, a difference of $8.50 each way. Buy ahead in the MTA TrainTime app or at a ticket machine.
What changed in 2026
Monthly and weekly tickets rose 4.5 percent on January 4, 2026, and most other ticket types rose by up to 8 percent, as reported by PIX11. News 12 reported that the MTA also announced plans to expand its Family Fare so children ages 5 to 17 ride for $1.
Frequently asked questions
Which zone is my station in? Look up your station on the MTA fare chart, which groups every LIRR station by zone. Check this before you compare homes, because the zone sets your commuting cost.
Is the weekend cheaper? Yes for day passes. A weekend day pass from Zone 4 is $20.00, compared with $24.25 on weekdays.
Is there a senior fare? Yes. Seniors, riders with disabilities and Medicare cardholders pay $6.75 one-way from Zone 4, which is half the peak fare.
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xo, Meaghan
Sources: MTA/Long Island Rail Road station fares, effective January 4, 2026; PIX11; News 12. Fares as of October 8, 2026 and subject to change. Check mta.info for current prices.
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