Penn Station to New York Hall of Science by LIRR and subway
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside, then take an Outbound 7 train from 61 St-Woodside to 111 St. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. An LIRR train comes about every 15 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to New York Hall of Science
- LIRR
- 7
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Penn Station toward Ronkonkoma1 stop, about 11 min
- Change at WoodsideWalk about 7 min
- 7 7 trainFrom 61 St-Woodside, Outbound6 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at 111 St
- New York Hall of ScienceWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside. It's 1 stop, about 11 minutes.
- At Woodside, walk about 7 minutes to 61 St-Woodside for the 7 train.
- Take an Outbound 7 train from 61 St-Woodside to 111 St. It's 6 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From 111 St, walk about 11 minutes to New York Hall of Science.
Other ways to go
- Take an LIRR train toward Babylon from Penn Station to Forest Hills, then take the Q23 bus from 108 St/70 Rd to 108 St/48 Av: about 55 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
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 | Runs all night | 48 min | About every 15 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 48 min | About every 14 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 53 minutes, and an LIRR train comes about every 16 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Penn Station goes to Woodside. Trains to Huntington, Babylon or Ronkonkoma don't. On a weekday 85 trains do; look for Woodside on the board.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 103 St-Corona Plaza. The next stop is 111 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- 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)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 61 St-Woodside (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 111 St (7 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to New York Hall of Science: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to New York Hall of Science by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside, then take an Outbound 7 train from 61 St-Woodside to 111 St.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 47 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Woodside.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 53 minutes, and an LIRR train comes about every 16 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Grand Central Terminal to New York Hall of Science
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to New York Hall of Science
- All New York 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: subway and bus fares
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 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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