How much do LIRR tickets cost?
They can also be purchased at LIRR ticket offices if you are buying an LIRR ticket at the same time. The following values are currently available: $4.50 Round-trip (2 rides); available at all ticket offices and machines except Red „Daily Tickets“ machines $20 ($21.40 value) are available at all ticket machines.
What is the LIRR’s refund policy for transit benefit tickets?
As funds used to buy LIRR tickets through a transit benefit program have not been taxed, if such tickets are returned to the LIRR for refund any monies due must be applied back to the transit benefit card used to make the purchase. The LIRR cannot issue a check or apply the refund amount to another card – there are no exceptions to this policy.
Can I buy LIRR or Metro-North tickets with a tax-free card?
If your company offers a tax-free transit benefit program, you can use it to buy LIRR or Metro-North tickets. Note that transit benefit providers are independent of the MTA. If we refund tickets purchased through a pre-tax program, the money will be credited back to the benefit card you used to make the purchase.
How do I buy Long Island rail road tickets?
The easiest way to buy tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad is before you board. Learn more about getting tickets on your phone, from ticket machines, from ticket offices, by mail, through your employer, and onboard trains. Options for buying tickets The MTA eTix app
What happens if you forget a ticket on the LIRR?
Refunds are available for up to 30 days and the $10 processing fee per transaction is charged. The LIRR is not responsible for forgotten tickets. If you forget your ticket, you should purchase a round-trip ticket at your station or you will have to pay the higher onboard fare price.
What are the pre-tax benefits for LIRR tickets?
Learn more about pre-tax transit benefits. For LIRR tickets: You can buy different tickets at different machines. Unless otherwise noted, they accept cash (up to $50 bills and coin, returning up to $17.75 in coin change) and credit and debit cards.