Group Travel Information

Beat the Traffic
The Long Island Rail Road is the fastest and most convenient way for your group to travel. Let us whisk you to the heart of Manhattan in our comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. No traffic. No hassles. Just great service.

Save Money
Groups of 30 persons or more can save up to 60% off the regular rail fare, which is a substantial savings when compared to taking a bus. Smaller groups may still save over off peak rates by paying for 30 persons at the group rate; see Smaller Group Fare Options.

Traveling Together is Fun
Space can be reserved on the train so that your entire group sits together. Taking the train can enhance your educational experience...and it's fun too!

Return Any Time
With LIRR Individual Return Tickets, you can return at any time, including rush hour. Individual Return Tickets give your group members the option of returning together or at their leisure anytime, on the same day of your trip.

Professional Travel Planning
All of our LIRR Customer Sales Representatives are experienced travel professionals who can offer valuable assistance in planning your trip.

Meet and Greet at Penn Station
We can arrange for a LIRR Customer Sales Representative to meet your group at Penn Station and assist in getting you to your destination. They can also facilitate boarding your return train.

Subway Discount
There is no easier way of traveling within New York City than by subway. If your youth group is using the LIRR and the subway, we can arrange for a 25% discount off the regular round-trip subway fare. The subway discount is valid for school groups of 30 persons or more. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to the trip.

Escorts on the Subway
For school groups of 60 or more people, we can also arrange for a New York City Transit Conductor or subway escort to accompany you through the subway system, free of charge. Hours and days are limited for subway escorts. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to the trip

Charter Buses
If your destination is not easily accessible by mass transit, we can charter buses from Penn Station to get you where you want to go. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to the trip.

Tickets
LIRR group tickets can be purchased at stations; cash, checks, and money orders are accepted. Tickets can be mailed when payment is made at least ten days in advance by major credit card, check or money order.

LIRR Rules of Conduct
Your safety is our #1 priority. Making a group reservation will help us to make your trip more enjoyable and safe. Please review the following tips to insure a safe and pleasant trip for all.

Watch the Gap between the train and the platform when boarding or getting off trains
On station platforms, please stand behind the yellow safety lines
Talk low to each other, and while using cell phones
Do not disturb our engineers - your safety is in their hands. In the head car, please make every effort to leave the seats closest to the engineer vacant, or sit chaperons or quieter group members there
Stay in your seats; do not play in the aisle or on stairs
Keep feet off the seats
Take trash with you and place in receptacles on station platforms
Respect train staff and other passengers

Smaller Group Fare Options
Customers must pay for a minimum of 30 people to use the group rate. However, groups of about 15 or more can usually save money by paying for 30 tickets (the balance of tickets can be paid at the cheaper youth rate). Other ways for smaller groups to save money include the following:

Ages 5-11: Family Fare allows up to 4 children (ages 5-11) to travel with each fare paying adult for just 75 cents each way.
Ages 12-64: Off-Peak Ten Trip tickets can be shared, and offer a 15% discount off individual tickets.
Age 65+: Senior Fares (50% off Peak fares; not available for travel during AM peak)
Ordering these ticket types using WebTicket offers an additional 5% discount, and postage is free.

Check out our list of money-saving LIRR Getaways & Packages

For more information or to make reservations call:
LIRR Sales & Promotions at (718) 558-7498
Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM

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