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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct

Jamaica Zone 3 Bethpage Zone 7

Travel time
28 min
Peak
$10.75
Off-peak
$8.00
Weekday trains
49

Trains run direct from Jamaica to Bethpage on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 25 to 35 minutes and covers 17.3 miles with 2 stops in between. There are 49 trains each weekday, roughly one every 26 minutes, with the first at 12:23 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. A one-way ticket costs $10.75 at peak and $8.00 off-peak.

Updated 14 August 2026 · Schedule from the Long Island Rail Road GTFS feed · Fares from MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026

Service

Jamaica → Bethpage
Weekday
49 trains
Sat / Sun
39 / 40
First train
12:23 AM
Last train
11:59 PM
Typical gap
26 min
Distance
17.3 mi
Fastest
25 min
Slowest
35 min

Calling points

4 stops in between

Fares

Zone 3 to Zone 7
One-way peak
$10.75
One-way off-peak
$8.00
Senior / disabled
$5.25
Day pass weekday
$19.25
Weekly
$79.50
Monthly
$230.75

Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.

Questions

Jamaica to Bethpage
How long is the train from Jamaica to Bethpage?

Between 25 and 35 minutes, typically 28.

How much does it cost?

$10.75 one-way at peak and $8.00 off-peak.

Do I need to change trains?

No. All 49 weekday trains run direct on the Ronkonkoma Branch.

What is the first and last train?

The first leaves Jamaica at 12:23 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. Weekend service runs 39 trains on Saturday and 40 on Sunday.