2025 already has quite a few things in store for us: a stunning meteor shower, the potential disappearance of NYC income tax, and a shiny new fleet of Amtrak’s new high-speed NextGen Acela trains, just to name a few. And now adding to the list is winter weekend discounts for the LIRR and Metro-North!
The MTA has officially launched its Winter Weekend discount program, which gives monthly ticketholders access to travel anywhere the trains go on weekends for just $1. Even more, you won’t have to make the journey alone–the discount applies to up to two guests as well, all for $1 each!
During the program, both railroads are honoring all monthly tickets for travel to and from all stations within the LIRR or Metro-North, regardless of which stations are printed on the ticket. The discount applies to Saturday and Sunday travel, and the $1 tickets can be purchased via the TrainTime app under Family Fares or on board at no additional charge.
Suggested travel destinations include:
- Metro-North: Hudson Line, Cold Spring Station – Cold Spring is a village in Putnam County with a beautiful landscape and great access to the outdoors
- Metro-North: Hudson Line, Beacon Station – Breakneck Ridge is one of the Hudson Highlands’ scenic mountains, and its trailhead is a great destination for hiking enthusiasts
- LIRR: Montauk Branch, Bay Shore – On the South Shore of Long Island, Bay Shore features a walkable downtown and provides access to Fire Island by way of the ferry
The Winter Weekend discount program expands on the MTA’s popular Summer Saturday discount program and, being the program began the same day NYC’s congestion pricing plan went into effect, is one of the many ways the MTA is encouraging customers to take public transit.
Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi stated:
Monthly Metro-North riders know that the railroad is the most reliable, fastest and safest way to travel. Whether it’s a winter excursion upstate or a trip into the iconic Grand Central, we’ve made your experience even more affordable with steep discounts for family and friends.
The Winter Weekend discount program is expected to run through the end of March, 2025.