LIRR Port Jefferson Branch 🟣 – North Shore Route
Connecting Manhattan and Long Island’s North Shore, you will find the LIRR Port Jefferson Branch, which terminates in the historic town of Port Jefferson. It serves major communities such as Huntington, Kings Park, and Stony Brook, starting at Penn Station and servicing Jamaica, Mineola, and Hicksville along the way. This line is known for offering a good balance of commuter and leisure services, with express trains for quicker trips and local trains for stops in communities.
Transfers at Jamaica and Hicksville connect riders to other LIRR lines and destinations. Local students and faculty use the branch to get to Stony Brook University, and tourists use it for day trips to Port Jefferson Village. This Branch is one of the OIRR’s most flexibly used and highest ridership lines, straddling daily commuting and recreational trips.
LIRR Port Jefferson Branch
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34 St–Penn Station
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Long Island City
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Hunters Point Avenue
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Jamaica
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Mineola
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Hicksville
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Huntington
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Greenlawn
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Northport
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Kings Park
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Smithtown
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St. James
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Stony Brook
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Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Branch- Overview
- Color Line: This branch is represented by the color 🟣 Purple on LIRR maps.
- Address: This Branch runs from Port Jefferson Station (Suffolk County) to Hicksville on the North Noise of Long Island, where it connects with other LIRR branches.
- The branch continues west via Minola and ends at Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan (via the main line).
- Major Terminals: Port Jefferson (East End) and New York City Terminal (West End).
LIRR Port Jefferson Branch Fare and Monthly Pass
- Rent Area: The branch extends into several LIRR rent areas (usually 4 to 10 zones).
- One-way rent:
Off-pak: starts around $ 10- $ 14, depending on the distance.
Peak: A little more, especially during the commuters’ rush hours. - Monthly pass:
Depending on the station of your origin, the cost ranges from $250 to $ 450 or more.
The month includes unlimited rides between your home station and NYC.
Port Jefferson Branch Transfer and Connection
- In Hicksville: Transfer to the RonocaComa branch for central and eastern Long Island destinations.
- In Mineola: Connect with the Oyster Bay branch.
- In Jamaica: Major transfer points for all other LIRR branches, AirTrain JFK, and NYC subway (E, J, Z).
- In Manhattan (Penn or Grand Central): Access to NYC subway, MTA Buses, AMTRAK, and NJ Transit.
Port Jefferson Branch Schedule
Port Jefferson Branch Weekday Morning Schedule
| 5:00 – 6:30 AM | Every 60–90 minutes | Early westbound trains depart from Port Jefferson / Stony Brook / Huntington toward NYC | |
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| 6:30 – 9:00 AM | Every 45–75 minutes | Peak commuting window—more frequent from Huntington, Northport, & Kings Park | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Every 60–90 minutes | Service continues during mid‑morning toward Jamaica / Penn / Grand Central |
Port Jefferson Branch Weekday Evening Schedule
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Direction & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Every 60 minutes | Trains depart Manhattan terminals toward Port Jefferson |
| 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Every 60 minutes | Consistent hourly eastbound service continues |
| After 8:00 PM | Lower frequency (~90–120 min) | Limited later evening departures |
Weekend Morning Schedule Port Jefferson Branch
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Typical Service Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:30 AM | Every 90–120 min | Limited early trains depart from Port Jefferson or Stony Brook toward NYC |
| 7:30 – 10:00 AM | Every 60–90 min | Steady hourly westbound service from Huntington, Northport, etc., through Jamaica |
| 10:00 – 12:00 PM | Approximately every hour | Regular local service continues into late morning |
Weekend Evening Schedule Port Jefferson Branch
| Departure From NYC | Approx. Arrival at Port Jefferson | Estimated Frequency | Notes |
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| NYC terminals → Port Jefferson | ~5:12 PM | ~60 minutes | Afternoon service, typical timing shown |
| NYC → Port Jefferson | ~6:41 PM | ~60 minutes | Evening trains begin arriving by this slot |
| NYC → Port Jefferson | ~7:19 PM | ~60 minutes | Continues hourly into early night |
| Later evening departures | ~8:24 PM | ~60–90 minutes | Later trips with wider spacing |
| Late night | ~9:03 PM–10:13 PM | ~90–120 minutes | Last trains of evening day |
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FAQs
Q1: Is the Port Jefferson Branch partially electrified?
A1: Yes, up to Huntington, this branch is electrified only. On the eastern side of Huntington, there are diesel trains.
Q2: How far east does the Port Jefferson Branch go?
A2: Only the Port Jefferson Branch lines extend to Port Jefferson on the North Shore of Long Island.
Q3: Do Port Jefferson Branch trains go directly to Penn Station?
A3: Huntington trains that are electrified are the only ones that can travel to Penn Station directly. A transfer is required in the case of diesel trains.
Q4: Can I board the Port Jefferson Branch at Jamaica?
A4: Yup, there are electrified trains formerly of Huntington that now stop at Jamaica, and you can switch to other LIRR lines, or the airTrain.
Q5: Are there plans to electrify more of the Port Jefferson Branch?
A5: Though officials have discussed electrification past Huntington, they have not launched any formal project yet.
