Far Rockaway Branch

Good Service

train 2schedule Avg ~18 min

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Trains operate between Far Rockaway and Penn Station, Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Terminal via Jamaica.

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FAR_ROCKAWAY

Nostrand Avenue

CZ80 min CZ53 minopen_in_new

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East New York

CZ85 min CZ48 minopen_in_new

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Far Rockaway

FR89 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Inwood

FR84 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Lawrence

FR81 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Cedarhurst

FR79 min No Serviceopen_in_new

FAR_ROCKAWAY

Woodmere

FR76 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Hewlett

FR74 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Gibson

FR71 min No Serviceopen_in_new

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Valley Stream

LB34 min LB47 minopen_in_new

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Rosedale

FR64 min LB50 minopen_in_new

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Laurelton

FR61 min LB53 minopen_in_new

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Locust Manor

FR59 min LB55 minopen_in_new

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Jamaica

RO9 min BA5 minopen_in_new

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Kew Gardens

LB20 min PJ55 minopen_in_new

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Forest Hills

LB18 min PJ57 minopen_in_new

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Woodside

LB12 min FR1 minopen_in_new

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Grand Central

No Service HE117 minopen_in_new

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Penn Station

LB1 min FR11 minopen_in_new

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Atlantic Terminal

CZ73 min CZ60 minopen_in_new

FAR_ROCKAWAY Far Rockaway Branch Status & Alerts

Special Schedule

Aug 22 - 24, Sat 12:00 AM to Mon 3:30 AM
Update at 2026-08-21 07:50

Some LIRR trains run on modified schedules

Check if your trip is affected on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules .
What's happening?
Switch replacement
Weekend Schedule

Monday, September 7
Update at 2026-08-21 07:50

LIRR trains run on a weekend schedule on Labor Day
Special Notice

Starting Tuesday, September 8
Update at 2026-08-21 07:50

New timetables are in effect on all branches, with revised departure times on many weekday off-peak trains

Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip has changed.

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LIRR Far Rockaway FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the LIRR Far Rockaway?

Service operates between Far Rockaway and Penn Station, Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Terminal. Officially labeled as the Far Rockaway Branch.

Is the LIRR Far Rockaway running right now, and how many trains are being tracked?

Yes. The LIRR Far Rockaway line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 2 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is LIRR Far Rockaway service running on schedule right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

Where does the LIRR Far Rockaway run?

For live departures, stops, and maps, use AP Transit on our homepage.

How much is a LIRR Far Rockaway ticket?

LIRR fares depend on the fare zone you travel between and on whether the train is peak or off-peak, so a LIRR Far Rockaway ticket costs different amounts from different stations. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station machine before boarding: tickets bought from the conductor on board carry a surcharge. CityTicket covers off-peak trips inside the city, and current prices are on the MTA site. Check departures with AP Transit.

How often does the FAR_ROCKAWAY train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, FAR_ROCKAWAY trains are arriving approximately every 18 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between FAR_ROCKAWAY trains reach about 32 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next FAR_ROCKAWAY train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-FAR_ROCKAWAY ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.