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LIRR · Ronkonkoma Branch · Direct

Penn Station Zone 1 Farmingdale Zone 7

Travel time
54 min
Peak
$15.25
Off-peak
$11.25
Weekday trains
39

Trains run direct from Penn Station to Farmingdale on the Ronkonkoma Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 51 to 63 minutes and covers 28.9 miles with 5 stops in between. There are 39 trains each weekday, roughly one every 34 minutes, with the first at 12:00 AM and the last at 11:37 PM. A one-way ticket costs $15.25 at peak and $11.25 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

Penn Station → Farmingdale
Weekday
39 trains
Sat / Sun
39 / 40
First train
12:00 AM
Last train
11:37 PM
Typical gap
34 min
Distance
28.9 mi
Fastest
51 min
Slowest
63 min

Calling points

8 stops in between

Fares

Zone 1 to Zone 7
One-way peak
$15.25
One-way off-peak
$11.25
Senior / disabled
$7.50
Day pass weekday
$27.50
Weekly
$106.50
Monthly
$299.75

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

Questions

Penn Station to Farmingdale
How long is the train from Penn Station to Farmingdale?

Between 51 and 63 minutes, typically 54.

How much does it cost?

$15.25 one-way at peak and $11.25 off-peak.

Do I need to change trains?

No. All 39 weekday trains run direct on the Ronkonkoma Branch.

What is the first and last train?

The first leaves Penn Station at 12:00 AM and the last at 11:37 PM. Weekend service runs 39 trains on Saturday and 40 on Sunday.