Inwood to Penn Station by LIRR
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Inwood to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. The trip takes about 61 minutes door to door on a weekday (56 to 69 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about every 32 minutes during the day.
Inwood to Penn Station
- LIRR
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Inwood toward Grand Central10 stops, about 30 min
- Change at Jamaica
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Jamaica toward Penn Station1 stop, about 21 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 Inwood to Jamaica. It's 10 stops, about 30 minutes.
- Take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. It's 1 stop, about 21 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 | 3:06 am | 1:07 am | 61 min | About every 32 minutes |
| Saturday | 3:10 am | 1:06 am | 58 min | About once an hour |
| Sunday | 3:10 am | 1:07 am | 58 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 1:07 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:06 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:06 am, and on Sunday night around 1:07 am.
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.
Inwood to Penn Station: common questions
How do I get from Inwood to Penn Station by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Grand Central from Inwood to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station.
How long does it take?
About 61 minutes door to door on a weekday, 56 to 69 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 58 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Jamaica.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 1:07 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:06 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:06 am, and on Sunday night around 1:07 am.
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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