MTA Train Schedules

Find the right Metro-North Railroad or LIRR timetable without getting lost in a long PDF. Start with the railroad, choose your line or branch, then check direction and travel day.

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First choose the railroad

Metro-North is for the Hudson Valley, Harlem Valley, Connecticut and West-of-Hudson corridors. LIRR is for Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan terminals. Subway timetables are separate from these commuter-rail schedules.

How the MTA schedules page works

MTA schedule meaning, made simple

The official MTA schedules page is an index of timetable PDFs, not one universal departure board. Each PDF is a timetable for one line or branch. A timetable normally contains a station order, train numbers, departure times, arrival times, direction headings, weekday or weekend columns, symbols and footnotes. Use the guide below to open the correct document first.

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Choose a timetable

Metro-North Railroad schedules

Official MTA page ↗

Use Metro-North for trips between New York City and the Hudson Valley, Harlem Valley, Connecticut and West-of-Hudson destinations.

Choose a timetable

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train schedules

Official MTA page ↗

Use LIRR timetables for Long Island branches, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan terminals.

Quick reading method

How to read a Metro-North or LIRR train schedule

1. Select the dayWeekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday and planned-work PDFs may be different.

2. Select directionFind the column heading for your destination, such as Manhattan, Grand Central or an outer terminal.

3. Find your station rowRead across that train column. The time beside your station is the scheduled departure or arrival.

4. Check symbolsTransfer, limited-stop, accessibility, bicycle and “does not operate” notes can change the result.

Important: The timetable is a planned schedule, not a live delay status. Check the official MTA alerts and TrainTime information immediately before travel.

Open the official MTA schedules index ↗ · Check MTA alerts ↗ · Browse MTA rail stations on Bharat Metro Locator →

MTA schedule FAQs

Common Metro-North and LIRR schedule questions

What is the difference between Metro-North and LIRR?

Metro-North serves the Hudson Valley, Harlem Valley and Connecticut corridors from New York City. LIRR serves Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan terminals.

How do I read an MTA train timetable?

Choose the correct line or branch, select the travel day, then read the direction column from your station to your destination. Check symbols and footnotes because some trains skip stops, require a transfer or run only on selected days.

Are MTA train schedules the same every day?

No. Weekday, weekend, holiday, planned-work and event timetables can differ. Always open the current official PDF before travelling.

Do Metro-North Port Jervis and Pascack Valley trains use MTA schedules?

They are listed through MTA Metro-North, but the service is operated by NJ TRANSIT. Check the NJ TRANSIT schedule lookup for the final timetable and service notice.