Country Life Press to Penn Station by LIRR
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Country Life Press to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. The trip takes about 57 minutes door to door on a weekday (55 to 60 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about every 58 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Country Life Press to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Country Life Press to Penn Station
- LIRR
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Country Life Press toward Grand Central9 stops, about 27 min
- Change at Jamaica
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Jamaica toward Penn Station2 stops, about 19 min
- Get off at Penn Station
- Penn Station
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Country Life Press to Jamaica. It's 9 stops, about 27 minutes.
- Take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. It's 2 stops, about 19 minutes.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | LIRR train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 63 min | About every 58 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 58 min | About once an hour | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 58 min | About once an hour | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 51 minutes. LIRR trains from Country Life Press to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Jamaica goes to Penn Station. Trains to Atlantic Terminal or Grand Central don't. On a weekday 176 trains do; look for Penn Station on the board.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Country Life Press to Penn Station: common questions
How do I get from Country Life Press to Penn Station by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Country Life Press to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station.
How long does it take?
About 57 minutes door to door on a weekday, 55 to 60 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 58 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Jamaica.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 51 minutes. LIRR trains from Country Life Press to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Related routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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