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Hamptons Coach Service

Every summer for over a century, the LIRR has been adding extra trains to whisk fun-bound customers away to the beautiful resort communities in the Hamptons/Montauk. We would like to suggest several ways that will make your traveling out East more comfortable and convenient ... while saving money.

Bi-Level Cars
Customers can enjoy a smoother, more comfortable ride in our bi-level air-conditioned coaches with ergonomically designed (comfortable) two-by-two seating.

Montauk Branch Service
 Service to the Hamptons is available on our Montauk Branch. Train schedules by station or branch are available on line, customized for your travel needs at Schedules & Fares or All Train Schedules. Large easy-to-read timetables are posted at each Hamptons station; you can also obtain convenient pocket-sized schedules for your particular station at Penn or Hamptons stations.

Buy Before Boarding - Save Money
 As of June 17, 2009 the one-way fare to the Hamptons is $16.75 off-peak and $23.00 for peak trains from New York City. We recommend that customers buy tickets before boarding, since the on-board fare is $23.00 off-peak and $29.00 for peak travel.

Off-Peak Ten-Trip Tickets
You can save 15% percent off the regular price of 10 individual off-peak one-way fares by purchasing our Off-Peak Ten-Trip ticket. You'll save time too, by avoiding ticket lines each time you travel (and avoid that higher on-board fare). This ticket is good for one year and is also transferable, so you can share it with friends.

Ticket Sales
Please be sure to purchase your rail ticket before boarding, since the on-board fare is higher. Our ticket offices now accept credit and debit cards (please allow extra time).

Ticket Machines
Look for our easy-to-use touch-screen ticket machines to purchase your one-way, round-trip or 10-trip tickets. The ticket machines accept cash, credit and debit cards, and can be found at our terminal stations, as well as Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton and East Hampton.

 Web Tickets
Now you can purchase rail WebTickets through our website. Save up to 5% on your one-way, round-trip or 10-trip ticket. The discount is off the ticket office/machine price. Free postage - tickets arrive in 3-5 business days by mail.

Station Service

Hunterspoint Avenue Station
Just a hop from Grand Central Terminal on the #7 subway, many of our Montauk trains depart from Hunterspoint Avenue. This is a convenient choice for customers traveling from the east side. A full-service ticket machine (gray) and a daily ticket machine (red) are available close to the ticket office. The ticket office will be available Friday afternoons during the summer. Please purchase your tickets before the day of your trip to avoid long lines.  Allow extra time if you plan to take the Cannonball as the train is heavily traveled.

Penn Station
Open 24/7, the terminal has several ticket machines located throughout the LIRR concourse and the ticket office is always open. Check the station destination boards or monitors for track assignments.

Jamaica Station
Montauk trains normally platform on tracks 5 or 8, however, listen for announcements of track changes. Monitors are available at the ticket office and outside on Sutphin Boulevard by the platform staircases, as well as on the Mezzanine level. Also, there is an information booth on the platform between tracks 7 and 8.

East End Stations
Below is a list of the ticket facilities available at our Hamptons stations. Check the individual station links for other information such as driving directions, taxi numbers, etc. If you're heading out to Sag Harbor, use our Bridgehampton station.

Stations
Ticket Machines Ticket Office Hours
Sundays* 		Ticket Office Hours
Holidays**		 Waiting Room
Hours
Full-service machine
Daily Ticket machine
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 1:50 PM - 9:20 PM 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Daily Ticket machines (2)
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Full-service machine
Daily Ticket machine		 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Full-service machine
Daily Ticket machine		 1:10 PM - 8:40 PM 1:10 PM - 8:40 PM 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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*Ticket offices will be open on Sundays June 14 - August 30.

**Ticket offices will be open on Mondays - Memorial Day, 5/25 and Labor Day, 9/7.  (They will not be open the Sundays prior to these holidays).

The Cannonball

Our Premier, Express Train
Serving eastbound travelers for over 100 years, the Cannonball (leaving Hunterspoint Ave at 4:06 PM, Penn connection at 3:58 PM, Flatbush Avenue connection at 3:56 PM) is by far our most popular train. After allowing connecting customers to hop on board at Jamaica, this train speeds out to the Hamptons (first stop Westhampton) in time for you to make Happy Hour.

Boarding Tips

Hamptons Reserve Service
Placing a reservation guarantees you a seat and our courteous attendants serve beverages and snacks at your seat. Hamptons Reserve service is offered in the last two cars of the Cannonball. Seasonal and weekly reservations are available. For reservations call (718) 558-8070 or visit us at Hamptons Reserve Service.

Beverage Cars and Carts
You can get a cool beverage or snacks on the platform at Hunterspoint, Penn and Jamaica Stations. Some trains, including the Cannonball, are equipped with a beverage car.

On-Board the Train

Restrooms
To identify the location of a restroom on your train please locate the four-digit car number prominently displayed inside and outside of the car. All restrooms can be found on cars with odd numbers (for example, 3091).

Luggage
Our bi-level cars offer a luggage alcove at the end of each car as well as space under your seats and in overhead luggage racks. As a courtesy to your fellow customers, please do not put your luggage (or your feet) on the seats.

Bicycles
Bicycles are not allowed on peak trains and seasonal Montauk weekend trains (between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends). Please consult printed public timetables for specific bike train restrictions. Also, see LIRR Bicycle Permit Regulations.

Pets
Small pets are allowed on the trains, but they must be confined in closed, ventilated containers. Guide dogs for sight-impaired riders are permitted on all trains.

Cell Phone Courtesy
As a courtesy to our other customers, we kindly ask that when using cell phones you "Talk low so no one will know". Keep your conversations short or move to the vestibule area for more privacy.

All in all, the LIRR is a traffic-free way to travel for less, and a wonderful way to start your time in the Hamptons.

Have a nice trip!