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MTA TrainTime 4+

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The TrainTime app provides a one-stop shop for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad customers, where riders can buy and use tickets, plan their trips, track their trains, and more. • Buy tickets with Apple Pay or credit/debit card. Split payment between two cards. • Plan trips with departure times and transfer details before you travel. You can also search for two origin and/or two destination stations at once. • Save your frequent trains for easy access • Share trips with family and friends so they know when to expect you • Follow your trip with real-time GPS tracking, updated every few seconds • See the layout of your train and how crowded each car is • Chat with a customer service representative for either LIRR or Metro-North within the app

Version 9.7.0

This version makes it easier to find the trip you're currently on, enabled by your location and realtime train data, and also includes several performance improvements to ticketing.

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153.3K Ratings

MTA service improvements are big plus for the riders

MTA service improvements in recent months have been a big plus to riders. The Train Time app is now very user-friendly and it is easy to navigate among the varied functions eg train time departures and arrivals, track numbers, train/train line status, ticket prices, best cost deal suggestions, and ticket purchases. Confusing graphics and ambiguous icons have been eliminated. The only issue is that the “window” for ticket purchases contains graphics that prominently display the icon for use of Apple Pay to make purchases which is clearly to the disadvantage of consumers. MTAs train service is very much improved insofar as on time service and absence of delays and sufficient numbers of train cars. Excellent improvements in the last few months have not escaped my attention. I’ve been an MTA rider on MNRR, subways and LIRR for 36+ years so I know when there has been a marked step up in general service.

Astoundingly well-designed! Is this a transit app?!

This can’t be a public transport app. It’s too well-designed. It’s like competent programmers were hired who had a wishlist of design ideas that they wanted to implement from using the MNR and LIRR, and then they actually got to implement it. I feel like user feedback may have also been not only sought out in the testing phases, but also *gasp* implemented. From matching up potential tickets to the train time all in one place to carriage occupancy estimates to showing you any schedule info you might not need (including for the train you’re on, which many apps seem to forget you might need for your post-train journey!), this app has it all. This is a fine example of excellent UX Design, and I wish I had some improvement suggestions, but nope! Keep up the great work.

Great app, occasional wrong track

Train Time is great for listing departure tracks at Grand Central, but can be inaccurate at stations farther out. At Southeast, NY, commonly, Grand-Central-bound trains depart from Track 2 and Wassaic-bound depart from Track 1. Fairly often, Metro-North’s operations people reverse these tracks, causing inexperienced Wassaic passengers to get on an electrically-powered train on Track 1 - listed as Wassaic on the Southeast departure screens and on Train Time as Track 1, both of which are wrong. An experienced commuter like me knows that only Diesel trains can travel north of Southeast. This is not a software bug. It is an operations error not to update the Southeast screens and Train Time when the tracks are reversed. I commute through Southeast only about once a week, and I have seen non-posted track changes like this occur twice in the same month.

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MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing

TrainTime App Combines Most-Used Transit Agency Apps in Country

Developed completely in-house, the new traintime features seat availability tracker, real-time train movement and in-app customer support, new app will ease transfers between metro-north and lirr when grand central madison opens this year, view high resolution app screenshots and photos from today’s news conference , view video from today’s news conference.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today launched a totally revamped app – named TrainTime – the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data.

Access your tickets purchased in eTix using your existing account information — or create a new account using your Apple ID, Google account, or a text message.

Making the app easier and more inviting to use, TrainTime users can log in using their Apple ID, Google account, or a text message , and purchase tickets using Apple Pay. The se new features complement features that are already popular with MTA app users , including a seat availability tracking and in-app chat with customer service.

Nearly 50,000 people had downloaded the new app within the first 15 hours of its launch.

“For years the top request from customers has been to include a mobile ticketing option within TrainTime. We have delivered on that ask, while also providing great features,” said Metro-North President and LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi . “Everything from seat availability tracking, reliable train-tracking and in-app support are all at a riders’ fingertips. I cannot thank our in-house development team enough for delivering on a project that riders from New Haven to Montauk can equally benefit from.”

“If we want more customers to return to the rails, the customer experience needs to be as frictionless as possible,” said Acting MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara . “ The new TrainTime accomplishes just that, placing every travel tool a rider needs into one app, regardless of which railroad they are riding. And the debut could not be timelier with LIRR and Metro-North also sharing Grand Central as a terminal in the very near future.”

“ TrainTime has a few MTA firsts along with becoming the largest transit agency app in the country: the long-awaited inclusion of ticket purchases, seamless login options and a real-time train movement map,” said MTA Head of Special Projects Will Fisher . “There are no passwords to remember, no card info to enter, and if a rider needs assistance, they can get help within the app. The consolidation also gives us flexibility for cross-rail trips once Grand Central Madison opens.”

Starting today, railroad customers can enjoy the following features:

Mobile Tickets on TrainTime

TrainTime is the first MTA app where ticket purchasing and trip planning live on the same app. Previously customers would have to use two apps to plan their trip—TrainTime to trip plan, and MTA eTix to purchase tickets.

Now, a customer can search for their train and purchase their ticket in seconds. When looking up their train, a “Buy” ticket button will appear on the screen. From there, a customer can log in using Apple, Google or their phone number and purchase their ticket. Once a ticket is purchased, customers will see the button show "Activate" as their departure time approaches, or “Wallet” if their trip is in the future .

Previous eTix users should use their existing account information to access tickets they have already purchased.

Real-Time Train Movement and Seat Availability Tracking

A core feature of the revamped app is the real-time train tracking map. In preparation for the app’s rollout, GPS sensors were installed on the entire LIRR and Metro-North fleet. When looking up a train a customer can get the exact position of their train in real-time. Once a customer gets on the train, they can continue to track their movement.

The real-time train tracking is complemented by the popular seat availability tracker that the LIRR initially debuted in 2020. A customer can check the exact position of their train while on the train, while also knowing their exact car number and monitor that car’s capacity.

In-App Customer Service

In addition to the many social channels , customers can already go to for assistance, TrainTime meets riders where they are, providing in-app chat with customer service representatives for both railroads for the first time. Users can "Chat with us" on the "Status" tab .

Cross-Rail Trip Planning

The debut of TrainTime allows for a future feature of cross-rail trips when Grand Central Madison opens later this year.

A customer that will travel from Long Island to Metro-North region, and vice versa, will be able to plan their full trip and purchase their ticket without having to use multiple apps .

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Buying LIRR and Metro-North tickets

Options for buying tickets, mta's traintime app.

With the new TrainTime app for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North, you can plan a trip, purchase a ticket, get train status and track location, and chat with a customer service representative for either LIRR or Metro-North. 

Download the app on your Apple or Android device to easily buy tickets, manage refunds and receipts, and more. 

At a ticket office

Ticket offices sell all LIRR and MNR ticket types and also offer certain MetroCards. You can pay with cash, credit or debit cards, and some transit benefit cards. For LIRR tickets, you can use a personal check for monthly, weekly, and 10-trip tickets, or five or more one-way tickets.

Ticket office hours are posted at stations and on  LIRR Station pages .

Onboard trains

Buying tickets onboard is more expensive than other options: They cost $5.75-$6.50 more than tickets purchased before you board. You can only buy one-way tickets onboard.

Off-peak tickets will be "stepped up" to the peak fare when presented on peak trains. Step-up fares and extension-of-ride fares, which are charged for traveling beyond the stations listed on the ticket, will be rounded up to the next dollar.

Through your employer

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.

At a ticket machine

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.

• Gray machines : Buy all ticket types*, pre-valued MetroCards, and UniTickets.
• Red machines : Buy most types of one-way and round-trip tickets and pre-valued MetroCards. These machines do not sell monthly, weekly, 10-Trip, or package tickets.
• Blue machines : Buy all ticket types*, pre-valued MetroCards, and UniTickets. These machines accept only credit and debit cards They do not accept cash.
• Green machines (LIRR only): Buy all ticket types* and AirTrain MetroCards.

*Group tickets and monthly school tickets cannot be purchased at ticket machines.

Mail&Ride: Monthly ticket subscription

The Mail&Ride program automatically delivers your monthly ticket to the MTA TrainTime app on your mobile phone.

Starting in October 2021, paper ticket delivery, UniTickets, and MetroCards are no longer offered through the Mail&Ride program.

We also have a Mail&Ride program for students. Learn more .

See details and set up Mail&Ride for LIRR and Metro-North .

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MTA Unveils New All-In-One Mobile App for Trip Planning and Service Information

App includes schedules and service alerts for subways, buses, lirr and metro-north  , public can sign up for app; currently in beta testing.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one place. Users can also book Access-A-Ride trips and see elevator and escalator outages at stations throughout the subway system.   

 “If we want more customers to use public transit, providing travel tools that are easy and intuitive is key,” said MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara . “The new MTA app accomplishes just that, connecting riders to the information they need in one or two taps.”  

Additional features in the Beta version of the new MTA app include:  

Plan a trip to see recommended routes and check schedules for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH and AirTrain.  

Get service alerts and see planned and unplanned service changes and best ways to get around.  

Save favorite routes and stops for quick viewing of arrival times.  

Live bus tracking to see where a bus is located that is approaching a stop, check when it will arrive, and follow it throughout its trip, including instant information on how many stops and minutes away a bus is.  

Real-time on-board crowding for railroads.  

Book Access-A-Ride trips, find pick up and drop off times for trips, and view trip history.  

Improved search making it easier to see which search results are MTA stations and the services offered there at a glance. 

Dynamic strip maps and station views indicate the service that is running at any given time.   

The app was co-developed with Axon Vibe, a smart mobility platform provider and former winner of the MTA’s Transit Tech Lab accelerator. Utilizing this smart transit technology MTA app users will also be able to opt into sharing their location data to receive smart, real-time, location-based notifications for their individual journey. 

The aggregated data will be available to the MTA to better understand ridership and mobility patterns around the New York metropolitan area. This information will assist with improving transit operations to meet the needs of customers and developing innovative tools to help make it easier for riders to plan for transit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This effort was supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 

“Axon Vibe is thrilled to continue supporting the MTA with our smart transit technology, aimed at promoting sustainable travel and increasing public transit ridership,” said Roman Oberli, CEO of Axon Vibe . 

The app will replace MYmta when it becomes available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store later this year. Riders will not need to download a new app as it will automatically update on a mobile device if MYmta is already installed.     

Members of the public can sign up for access to the app here . 

MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a totally revamped app – named TrainTime – the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island  Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data.

Access your tickets purchased in eTix using your existing account information — or create a new account using your Apple ID, Google account, or a text message.

Making the app easier and more inviting to use, TrainTime users can log in using their Apple ID, Google account, or a text message, and purchase tickets using Apple Pay. These new features complement features that are already popular with MTA app users, including a seat availability tracking and in-app chat with customer service.

Mobile Tickets on TrainTime

TrainTime is the first MTA app where ticket purchasing and trip planning live on the same app. Previously customers would have to use two apps to plan their trip—TrainTime to trip plan, and MTA eTix to purchase tickets.

Now, a customer can search for their train and purchase their ticket in seconds. When looking up their train, a “Buy” ticket button will appear on the screen. From there, a customer can log in using Apple, Google or their phone number and purchase their ticket. Once a ticket is purchased, customers will see the button show “Activate” as their departure time approaches, or “Wallet” if their trip is in the future.

Previous eTix users should use their existing account information to access tickets they have already purchased.

Real-Time Train Movement and Seat Availability Tracking

A core feature of the revamped app is the real-time train tracking map. In preparation for the app’s rollout, GPS sensors were installed on the entire LIRR and Metro-North fleet. When looking up a train a customer can get the exact position of their train in real-time. Once a customer gets on the train, they can continue to track their movement.

The real-time train tracking is complemented by the popular seat availability tracker that the LIRR initially debuted in 2020. A customer can check the exact position of their train while on the train, while also knowing their exact car number and monitor that car’s capacity.

In-App Customer Service

In addition to the many social  channels, customers can already go to for assistance, TrainTime meets riders where they are, providing in-app chat with customer service representatives for both railroads for the first time. Users can “Chat with us” on the “Status” tab.

Cross-Rail Trip Planning

The debut of TrainTime allows for a future feature of cross-rail trips when Grand Central Madison opens later this year.

A customer that will travel from Long Island to Metro-North region, and vice versa, will be able to plan their full trip and purchase their ticket without having to use multiple apps.

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MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing

Masabi is delighted to continue supporting the MTA with this new development, bringing the functionality of the most-used mobile ticketing app in North America, eTix, into the new MTA TrainTime app powered by Masabi’s Justride SDK.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently launched a totally revamped app – named TrainTime – the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data.

Access your tickets purchased in eTix using your existing account information — or create a new account using your Apple ID, Google account, or a text message.

Making the app easier and more inviting to use, TrainTime users can log in using their Apple ID, Google account, or a text message, and purchase tickets using Apple Pay. These new features complement features that are already popular with MTA app users, including a seat availability tracking and in-app chat with customer service.

Nearly 50,000 people had downloaded the new app within the first 15 hours of its launch.

“For years the top request from customers has been to include a mobile ticketing option within TrainTime. We have delivered on that ask, while also providing great features,”  said Metro-North President and LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi . “Everything from seat availability tracking, reliable train-tracking and in-app support are all at a riders’ fingertips. I cannot thank our in-house development team enough for delivering on a project that riders from New Haven to Montauk can equally benefit from.”

“If we want more customers to return to the rails, the customer experience needs to be as frictionless as possible,”  said Acting MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara . “The new TrainTime accomplishes just that, placing every travel tool a rider needs into one app, regardless of which railroad they are riding. And the debut could not be timelier with LIRR and Metro-North also sharing Grand Central as a terminal in the very near future.”

“TrainTime has a few MTA firsts along with becoming the largest transit agency app in the country: the long-awaited inclusion of ticket purchases, seamless login options and a real-time train movement map,”  said MTA Head of Special Projects Will Fisher . “There are no passwords to remember, no card info to enter, and if a rider needs assistance, they can get help within the app. The consolidation also gives us flexibility for cross-rail trips once Grand Central Madison opens.”

Railroad customers can enjoy the following features:

Mobile Tickets on TrainTime

TrainTime is the first MTA app where ticket purchasing and trip planning live on the same app. Previously customers would have to use two apps to plan their trip—TrainTime to trip plan, and MTA eTix to purchase tickets.

Now, a customer can search for their train and purchase their ticket in seconds. When looking up their train, a “Buy” ticket button will appear on the screen. From there, a customer can log in using Apple, Google or their phone number and purchase their ticket. Once a ticket is purchased, customers will see the button show "Activate" as their departure time approaches, or “Wallet” if their trip is in the future.

Previous eTix users should use their existing account information to access tickets they have already purchased.

Real-Time Train Movement and Seat Availability Tracking

A core feature of the revamped app is the real-time train tracking map. In preparation for the app’s rollout, GPS sensors were installed on the entire LIRR and Metro-North fleet. When looking up a train a customer can get the exact position of their train in real-time. Once a customer gets on the train, they can continue to track their movement.

The real-time train tracking is complemented by the popular seat availability tracker that the LIRR initially debuted in 2020. A customer can check the exact position of their train while on the train, while also knowing their exact car number and monitor that car’s capacity.

In-App Customer Service

In addition to the many social channels, customers can already go to for assistance, TrainTime meets riders where they are, providing in-app chat with customer service representatives for both railroads for the first time. Users can "Chat with us" on the "Status" tab.

Cross-Rail Trip Planning

The debut of TrainTime allows for a future feature of cross-rail trips when Grand Central Madison opens later this year.

A customer that will travel from Long Island to Metro-North region, and vice versa, will be able to plan their full trip and purchase their ticket without having to use multiple apps.

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2024 LIRR Escorted Tours: Choose Your Favorite Escape, Leave the Planning to Us

• May 23, 2024

Looking for some car-free, carefree inspiration? We've got just the ticket for you. Take advantage of LIRR’s discounted escorted tours and spend the day relaxing and taking in Long Island’s most picturesque attractions. No traffic, no aggravation, just a scenic ride and a chance to explore some of our favorite locales. We’ll take you there, back, and everywhere in-between!

Gatsby Mansions

2024 Schedule: Sunday, July 14 Sunday, August 25 Sunday, September 15

Revisit an era of lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Start your tour with a visit to the Vanderbilt Museum , the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt: a Spanish-style mansion named Eagle's Nest, originally built in 1910 as a small English cottage. Next, enjoy lunch on your own at picturesque Huntington Village . Finally, delight in the elegant furnishings and beautifully landscaped gardens at Old Westbury Gardens , the backdrop for several popular movies, such as Age of Innocence , Cruel Intentions and American Gangster.

Cost: $97.75 per person ( $85.50 for children 5-11). The tour includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and a stop at Huntington Village for lunch.

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Board the rear car of the Huntington train at Jamaica

Gatsby Mansion and Oyster Fest

2024 Schedule: Saturday, October 19: The Vanderbilt Museum and the Oyster Fest Sunday, October 20: Old Westbury Gardens and the Oyster Fest

Revisit an era of lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast, plus visit the East Coast's largest waterfront festival. Start your tour with a visit to either the Vanderbilt Museum , the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt: a Spanish-style mansion named Eagle's Nest, originally built in 1910 as a small English cottage, or Old Westbury Gardens , the backdrop for several popular movies, such as Age of Innocence , Cruel Intentions and American Gangster , where you will delight in the elegant furnishings and beautifully landscaped gardens. Then, enjoy lunch on your own at the Oyster Bay Oyster Festival , where the oyster is celebrated (and served!) in every form: on the half shell, fried, wood-fired and chowder.

Cost: $85.75 per person ( $77.50 for children 5-11) for Saturday, October 19th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, and the Oyster Fest ; $81.75 per person ( $69.50 for children 5-11) for Sunday, October 20th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and the Oyster Fest .

Montauk Lighthouse

2024 Schedule: Saturday, June 29 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, September 28

Take a trip to Montauk, the ultimate seaside community located at the tip of Long Island, without the stress of a long drive or planning your day. After your train pulls into the station, you will board a bus to “the End,” making stops at three classic sights: Montauk Village, the Montauk Point Lighthouse, and Gosman’s Dock.

Cost: $83.75 per adult ( $65.50 per child ages 5-11). The tour includes round-trip rail and bus transportation, a visit to Montauk Village (on your own), admission to Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum, and a stop at Gosman’s Dock to eat and shop (on your own).

Board the rear car of the Montauk train at Jamaica

LIRR Escorted 190th Anniversary Tour

2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 27

Take a scenic ride to Greenport and relax while learning about the history of the LIRR and its impact on Long Island from on-board docents. Then, you will head to the Railroad Museum of Long Island to explore the exhibits commemorating both the 190th anniversary of the LIRR and the 180th anniversary of the first LIRR train to Greenport. Once you're finished there, you will board a bus to ride ' The Greenport Express ,' an Allen Herschell G-16 park train. After your ride on the mini train, the bus will bring you to the Railroad Museum at Riverhead for some additional exploring.

This tour also includes a stroll through Greenport at your leisure, where you can enjoy some boutique shopping and waterfront dining (not included in the cost) before heading back to the city. And, you’ll get to take home some exclusive LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative parting gifts to add to your collection!

Cost: $90.00 per adult ( $77.75 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Railroad Museum at Greenport and Riverhead, a ride on a G-16 park train, 'The Greenport Express,' and an LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative book in addition to some LIRR 190th anniversary merchandise.

Board the rear car of the Ronkonkoma train at Jamaica

Sunday Cruise to Fire Island Lighthouse

2024 Schedule: Sunday, July 21 Sunday, September 29

Set sail on the Lauren Kristy , a 65ft turn-of-the-century style riverboat for a cruise along the scenic Great South Bay. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch along the way to the Fire Island Lighthouse , known as the tallest lighthouse on Long Island. You’ll also visit the historic village of Babylon, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, local boutique-style shopping, and dining.

Cost: $139.75 per adult ( $96.50 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, a 3-hour cruise and buffet lunch on the Lauren Kristy , admission to the Fire Island Lighthouse , and a stop at the village of Babylon for shopping and dining.

Board the rear car of the Babylon train at Jamaica

North Fork Fruit and Hard Cider

2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 13 - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Saturday, August 24 Saturday, October 5

Visit Long Island’s North Fork for a fun day at the orchards! We will visit Riverhead Ciderhouse for tastings of a wide selection of naturally harvested ciders, local beer and wine, and other treats. Next, enjoy picking fresh fruit at Wickham’s Farms , one of the largest farms on Long Island, offering a delicious variety of freshly baked goods. We will also visit the historic village of Greenport for shopping and local dining.

Cost: This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, tastings at Riverhead Ciderhouse , fruit picking at Wickham’s Fruit Farms , and a visit to the village of Greenport.

$99.75 per adult ( $69.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, July 13, 2024

$101.75 per adult ( $71.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, August 24, 2024

$103.75 per adult ( $73.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, October 5, 2024

Greenport Lighthouse Cruise

2024 Schedule: Saturday, August 17 Saturday, September 7

Visit Greenport for a memorable cruise to the Long Beach Bar “Bug” Lighthouse . Start by exploring the East End Seaport Museum located on the historic Greenport waterfront offering dynamic exhibits showcasing the rich maritime heritage of Long Island’s East End. Then, set sail on a narrated cruise to “Bug Lighthouse”, an iconic lighthouse and bright beacon welcoming mariners to the protected waters of Peconic Bay. You will also have the opportunity to explore inside the lighthouse originally built in 1870. After the cruise, enjoy your evening in town! Take some time to shop, dine or simply enjoy a scenic stroll around the beautiful Village of Greenport.

Cost: $64.25 per adult ( $22.00 per child ages 5-11). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, admission to the East End Seaport Museum and Village Blacksmith Shop, and a two-hour narrated cruise and tour of the “Bug Lighthouse."

North Fork Vineyards

2024 Schedule: Saturday, July 20 Sunday, August 11 Saturday, September 21 Sunday, October 6 Saturday, October 26

Visit Long Island’s North Fork for tastings of the region’s local wines, serene strolls through the vineyards and idyllic scenery at the village of Greenport. On Saturday tours, enjoy wine tastings at Duck Walk Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards , and a visit to the charming seaport village of Greenport for a breezy stroll through boutique-lined streets and endless dining possibilities. On Sunday tours, enjoy wine tastings at Jason’s Vineyard , and a visit to the charming waterside village of Port Jefferson for a breezy stroll through boutique-lined streets and endless dining possibilities.

Cost: For Saturday tours (July 20, September 21, and October 26): $104.75 per person (21+ only). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Duck Walk Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards, and a visit to the village of Greenport.

For Sunday tours (August 11 and October 6): $87.25 per person (21+ only). This escorted tour package includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Jason's Vineyard, and a visit to the village of Port Jefferson.

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