Long Island Rail Road

Long Beach Branch LIRR — Delays & Status

Barrier island and South Shore branch for Long Beach, Island Park, Oceanside, and Lynbrook riders.

No major alerts Updated
Typical Trip 55 min Penn Station to Long Beach
Peak Fare $12.25 Off-peak $8.75
Primary Area Nassau County Long Beach, Island Park, Oceanside

Active Long Beach Branch Alerts

No active Long Beach Branch alerts are listed in the latest MTA service feed. Always verify final departure times in TrainTime before you leave.

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

Long Beach Branch Stations

Key stops on the Long Beach Branch, running Penn Station to Long Beach (55 min, terminating at Long Beach):

  1. Jamaica
  2. Valley Stream
  3. Lynbrook
  4. Centre Avenue
  5. East Rockaway
  6. Oceanside
  7. Island Park
  8. Long Beach

Long Beach Branch Commuter Guide

The Long Beach Branch serves Long Beach, Island Park, Oceanside, Lynbrook, Valley Stream and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads. These are the Long Beach Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:

Meadowbrook Parkway — live conditions Loop Parkway traffic Southern State Parkway — live conditions

Long Beach Branch FAQ

Is the Long Beach 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 Long Beach Branch delays today?

No major Long Beach Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Jun 30, 8:32 PM). Service conditions change quickly — confirm your specific train in the MTA TrainTime app before leaving.

What is the Long Beach Branch LIRR status right now?

The Long Beach Branch is operating without major reported alerts as of Jun 30, 8:32 PM. This page reads directly from the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed.

How long is the Long Beach Branch trip to Manhattan?

A typical Long Beach Branch trip (Penn Station to Long Beach) runs about 55 min. Peak fare is $12.25 one-way; off-peak is $8.75. 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 Long Beach Branch stations?

Key Long Beach Branch stops include Jamaica, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Centre Avenue, East Rockaway, Oceanside, Island Park, Long Beach. The branch terminates at Long Beach.

What roads can I drive instead of the Long Beach Branch?

When the Long Beach Branch is delayed or suspended, Long Beach Branch commuters most often drive Meadowbrook Parkway, Loop Parkway, Southern State Parkway — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.

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