ronkonkoma or patchogue (Accord: transfer, train, station)

[vlorak]

which train should i take to go to penn station? anyone knows times of the train for both and where do i get the ticket? need to catch a very early train, like 6 am or something like it if it exists.
thanks

[antikhvn]

Trains run more often out of Ronkonkoma (hourly I think) and Patchogue is diesel instead of electric. LIRR.org has timetables for all stations.

[sean sean sean sean]

According to the MTA's website, there is either a 6:04 out of Patchogue that takes 1:36 to get to Penn (with a transfer at Jamaica), or a 5:37 (or 6:40) out of Ronkonkoma that takes 1:22.

That's actually less difference than I thought there would be. Despite the "hassle" of having to switch trains, if you're much closer to the Patchogue LIRR station you'll easily lose those 14 minutes in driving to/parking at Ronkonkoma.

[vlorak]

thank you for the information. which of two has better parking? i have never done this and have to be in the city by a certain hour so i want to make sure all goes smoothly and i don't get lost trying to find parking. thanks again

[villager-li]

Originally Posted by vlorak

thank you for the information. which of two has better parking? i have never done this and have to be in the city by a certain hour so i want to make sure all goes smoothly and i don't get lost trying to find parking. thanks again

I'm not sure about Patchogue, but Ronkonkoma has plenty of free parking, especially if you are going in early.