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LIRR · Montauk Branch · Direct
Mineola Zone 4 Jamaica Zone 3
- Travel time
- 17 min
- Peak
- $9.00
- Off-peak
- $6.75
- Weekday trains
- 104
Trains run direct from Mineola to Jamaica on the Montauk Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 13 to 22 minutes and covers 9.2 miles with 2 stops in between. There are 104 trains each weekday, roughly one every 12 minutes, with the first at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:39 AM. A one-way ticket costs $9.00 at peak and $6.75 off-peak.
Service
Mineola → Jamaica- Weekday
- 104 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 73 / 73
- First train
- 12:50 AM
- Last train
- 12:39 AM
- Typical gap
- 12 min
- Distance
- 9.2 mi
- Fastest
- 13 min
- Slowest
- 22 min
Calling points
6 stops in between- MineolaZone 4 · departs
- Merillon AvenueZone 4
- New Hyde ParkZone 4
- Floral ParkZone 4
- Elmont-UBS ArenaZone 4
- Queens VillageZone 3
- HollisZone 3
- JamaicaZone 3 · arrives
Fares
Zone 4 to Zone 3- One-way peak
- $9.00
- One-way off-peak
- $6.75
- Senior / disabled
- $4.50
- Day pass weekday
- $16.25
- Weekly
- $67.75
- Monthly
- $197.25
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Mineola to JamaicaHow long is the train from Mineola to Jamaica?
Between 13 and 22 minutes, typically 17.
How much does it cost?
$9.00 one-way at peak and $6.75 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 104 weekday trains run direct on the Montauk Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Mineola at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:39 AM. Weekend service runs 73 trains on Saturday and 73 on Sunday.