Oyster Bay LIRR Station is a terminal for the Oyster Bay Branch of the MTA Long Island Rail Road, providing commuter access to and from the North Shore of Long Island in a convenient manner. The station is located in the Picturesque town of Oyster Bay, is serviced by local bus routes, and has plenty of parking for riders looking for a daily commute.
The Oyster Bay LIRR Station is a historic place, but with modern conveniences, such as LIRR ticket vending machines, bike racks, and access to special amenities. Whether you’re going to work or discovering the neighborhood, Oyster Bay LIRR Station provides the best services for your day-to-day commute.
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Overview
Below are the Oyster Bay LIRR Station Highlights.
Oyster Bay LIRR Parking Facilities
| Facility Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipal Parking Lots | Available near station, managed by Town of Oyster Bay |
| Permit Parking | Requires Town of Oyster Bay resident parking permit |
| Daily Metered Parking | Limited spots available for non-permit holders |
| Free Parking | Available during evenings and weekends (check signage for restrictions) |
| Accessible Parking | ADA-compliant spaces located near station entrance |
| Bicycle Parking | Secure bike racks available for cyclists |
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Parking Fee
1. Daily Parking
- Fee: Free
- Parking: Anyone who is commuting and visitors.
- Time constraint: Open to displayed signage (mostly commuter-friendly).
2. Monthly / Permit Parking
- Monthly permit: Not required
- Annual permit: Not required
- Oyster Bay Station has open and unmetered parking.
3. Accessible Parking
- ADA parking: Availability.
- Permission needed: Valid handicap placard or plate.
- Fee: Free
4. Overnight Parking
- Allowed: Yes
- Restrictions: Check local signs on long-term limits or special events.
5. Parking Lot Operator
- Managed by: Town of Oyster Bay
- Enforcement: There are local town ordinances on parking.
Oyster Bay LIRR Accessibility Facilities:
- ADA-compliant station with proper access points
- High platforms for easier boarding
- Step-free access — elevators and ramps (when applicable)
- Accessible car parking is available nearby at the station entrance
- Audio recordings announcing train arrivals and departures
- Image: Security cameras and proper lighting for safer navigation
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Nearby Visiting PlacesÂ
- Raynham Hall Museum — An 18th-century house with Revolutionary War connections.
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park – Beachfront waterfront park with views.
- Planting Fields Arboretum — Beautiful gardens and greenhouses, great for nature lovers.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – Where President Theodore Roosevelt lived.
- Oyster Bay Brewing Company – Neighborhood brewery with a variety of craft beers.
- Oyster Bay Waterfront Center — Kayaking, sailing, and marine education.
- Christ Church — A Historic church where Roosevelt once worshipped.
- Downtown Oyster Bay – Cute shops, local cafés, and seafood restaurants.
- Billy Joel’s Motorcycle Gallery — A nifty stop for music and bike fans.
- Shu Swamp Nature Preserve — Mill Neck scenic trails, wildlife.
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Train Schedule
Plan your ride according to the Oyster Bay Station Train Schedule.
Oyster Bay LIRR Station First Train
First train departs Oyster Bay Station at:
 5:42 AM (Weekdays)
Destination
- Route: Oyster Bay → Jamaica → NYC
- Final terminals: Penn Station or Grand Central Madison
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Last Train
Last train departs Oyster Bay Station at:
9:33 PM (Weekdays)
Destination
- Route: Oyster Bay → Jamaica → NYC
- Final terminals: Penn Station or Grand Central Madison (via Jamaica transfer)
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Schedule Today
| Train No. | From Oyster Bay | To Jamaica | Final Destination | Peak / Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 | 5:42 AM | 6:58 AM | Penn Station | Peak |
| 1506 | 6:33 AM | 7:48 AM | Penn Station | Peak |
| 1510 | 7:27 AM | 8:43 AM | Penn Station | Peak |
| 1514 | 8:31 AM | 9:48 AM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1518 | 9:33 AM | 10:48 AM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1524 | 11:33 AM | 12:48 PM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1530 | 1:33 PM | 2:48 PM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1536 | 3:33 PM | 4:48 PM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1542 | 5:01 PM | 6:20 PM | Penn Station | Peak |
| 1546 | 6:02 PM | 7:20 PM | Penn Station | Peak |
| 1550 | 7:33 PM | 8:48 PM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| 1556 | 9:33 PM | 10:48 PM | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
Oyster Bay Station Weekday Train Schedule
- Peak Service: Frequent trains during morning rush hour (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM).
- Direct Access: Limited “one-seat” rides are available; most require an easy transfer.
- Travel Time: Average trip to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
| Direction | Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Final Destination | Peak/Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 05:29 | Jamaica | 06:39 | Atlantic Terminal | Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 06:16 | Jamaica | 07:24 | Penn Station | Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 07:11 | Jamaica | 08:21 | Grand Central | Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 08:03 | Jamaica | 09:12 | Penn Station | Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 09:11 | Jamaica | 10:21 | Atlantic Terminal | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 11:14 | Jamaica | 12:24 | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 13:03 | Oyster Bay | 14:13 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 15:09 | Oyster Bay | 16:20 | Oyster Bay | Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 17:27 | Oyster Bay | 18:37 | Oyster Bay | Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 18:42 | Oyster Bay | 19:52 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 20:34 | Oyster Bay | 21:43 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
Oyster Bay Station Weekend Train Schedule
| Direction | Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Final Destination | Peak/Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 06:16 | Jamaica | 07:26 | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 09:11 | Jamaica | 10:21 | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 12:11 | Jamaica | 13:21 | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 15:11 | Jamaica | 16:21 | Grand Central | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 18:11 | Jamaica | 19:21 | Atlantic Terminal | Off-Peak |
| Westbound | Oyster Bay | 21:11 | Jamaica | 22:21 | Penn Station | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 07:15 | Oyster Bay | 08:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 10:15 | Oyster Bay | 11:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 13:15 | Oyster Bay | 14:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 16:15 | Oyster Bay | 17:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 19:15 | Oyster Bay | 20:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
| Eastbound | Jamaica | 22:15 | Oyster Bay | 23:25 | Oyster Bay | Off-Peak |
Oyster Bay LIRR Branch Station-to-Station Train Schedule
| Oyster Bay Depart | Locust Valley | Glen Cove | Mineola | Jamaica | Penn Station | Day Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 6:05 AM | 6:27 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:12 AM | Weekday |
| 6:35 AM | 6:44 AM | 6:50 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:40 AM | 7:57 AM | Weekday |
| 7:15 AM | 7:24 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:52 AM | 8:20 AM | 8:38 AM | Weekday |
| 8:45 AM | 8:54 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:22 AM | 9:50 AM | 10:08 AM | Weekday |
| 10:15 AM | 10:24 AM | 10:30 AM | 10:52 AM | 11:20 AM | 11:38 AM | Weekday |
| 12:15 PM | 12:24 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:52 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:38 PM | Weekday |
| 2:15 PM | 2:24 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:52 PM | 3:20 PM | 3:38 PM | Weekday |
| 4:15 PM | 4:24 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:52 PM | 5:20 PM | 5:38 PM | Weekday |
| 5:30 PM | 5:39 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:07 PM | 6:35 PM | 6:53 PM | Weekday |
| 7:15 PM | 7:24 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:52 PM | 8:20 PM | 8:38 PM | Weekday |
| 7:00 AM | 7:09 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:37 AM | 8:05 AM | 8:22 AM | Weekend |
| 9:00 AM | 9:09 AM | 9:15 AM | 9:37 AM | 10:05 AM | 10:22 AM | Weekend |
| 11:00 AM | 11:09 AM | 11:15 AM | 11:37 AM | 12:05 PM | 12:22 PM | Weekend |
| 1:00 PM | 1:09 PM | 1:15 PM | 1:37 PM | 2:05 PM | 2:22 PM | Weekend |
| 3:00 PM | 3:09 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:37 PM | 4:05 PM | 4:22 PM | Weekend |
| 5:00 PM | 5:09 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:22 PM | Weekend |
| 7:00 PM | 7:09 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:05 PM | 8:22 PM | Weekend |
| 9:00 PM | 9:09 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:37 PM | 10:05 PM | 10:22 PM | Weekend |
Oyster Bay LIRR Station To Penn Station Schedule
| Depart Oyster Bay | Arrive Jamaica | Transfer Time | Arrive Penn Station | Peak / Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:42 AM | 6:58 AM | 6–10 min | 7:28 AM | Peak |
| 6:33 AM | 7:48 AM | 5–8 min | 8:18 AM | Peak |
| 7:27 AM | 8:43 AM | 5–10 min | 9:13 AM | Peak |
| 8:31 AM | 9:48 AM | 6–10 min | 10:18 AM | Off-Peak |
| 9:33 AM | 10:48 AM | 6–10 min | 11:18 AM | Off-Peak |
| 11:33 AM | 12:48 PM | 6–10 min | 1:18 PM | Off-Peak |
| 1:33 PM | 2:48 PM | 6–10 min | 3:18 PM | Off-Peak |
| 3:33 PM | 4:48 PM | 6–10 min | 5:18 PM | Off-Peak |
| 5:01 PM | 6:20 PM | 5–8 min | 6:52 PM | Peak |
| 6:02 PM | 7:20 PM | 5–8 min | 7:52 PM | Peak |
| 7:33 PM | 8:48 PM | 6–10 min | 9:18 PM | Off-Peak |
| 9:33 PM | 10:48 PM | 6–10 min | 11:18 PM | Off-Peak |
Oyster Bay LIRR Station to Grand Central Schedule
| Depart Oyster Bay | Arrive Jamaica | Transfer Time | Arrive Grand Central | Peak / Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:42 AM | 6:58 AM | 6–10 min | 7:32 AM | Peak |
| 6:33 AM | 7:48 AM | 5–8 min | 8:22 AM | Peak |
| 7:27 AM | 8:43 AM | 5–10 min | 9:17 AM | Peak |
| 8:31 AM | 9:48 AM | 6–10 min | 10:22 AM | Off-Peak |
| 9:33 AM | 10:48 AM | 6–10 min | 11:22 AM | Off-Peak |
| 11:33 AM | 12:48 PM | 6–10 min | 1:22 PM | Off-Peak |
| 1:33 PM | 2:48 PM | 6–10 min | 3:22 PM | Off-Peak |
| 3:33 PM | 4:48 PM | 6–10 min | 5:22 PM | Off-Peak |
| 5:01 PM | 6:20 PM | 5–8 min | 6:55 PM | Peak |
| 6:02 PM | 7:20 PM | 5–8 min | 7:55 PM | Peak |
| 7:33 PM | 8:48 PM | 6–10 min | 9:22 PM | Off-Peak |
| 9:33 PM | 10:48 PM | 6–10 min | 11:22 PM | Off-Peak |
Important Tips:
- The station has several facilities, which you should arrive at at least 10-15 minutes before avoid the last-minute rush.
- Also, use a permit park: If you want to park during the weekdays, be sure to obtain a permit from the Town of Oyster Bay.
- Use the TrainTime App for real-time train updates, tracking assignments, and delays for easier travel.
- Travel Light: Since there are no elevators at the station, consider packing light if you plan to bring bags.
- Buy Tickets in Advance: Avoid onboard surcharges by using the app or vending machines.
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Transportation Connections
1. Bus Services
- Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus) – Some limited bus service runs in the area, but the level of service is below that of western Nassau. Public transit, whether run by trains or buses, tends to be much weaker for travelers.
2. Taxis & Rideshare
- Local taxi companies serve the station area.
- (Uber and Lyft are often used for short rides around Oyster Bay and to neighboring towns like East Norwich, Bayville, or Syosset.)
3. Parking & Drop-Off
- Oyster Bay Station is a free and permit parking station, which makes it easier for commuters who drive.
- There is a kiss-and-ride/drop-off stop for passenger pick-up.
4. Ferry Access
- While Oyster Bay does have some waterfront access, there is no ferry service from the station. Closest ferry services are from Port Jefferson (to Bridgeport, CT) and Port Washington (private ferries in season).
5. Airport Connections
- JFK and LaGuardia Airports can both be reached by a transfer to LIRR and the AirTrain (JFK) or taxi/rideshare (LaGuardia) at Jamaica Station.
- There are local car services out of Oyster Bay that offer direct airport service.
Oyster Bay LIRR Station Ticketing Information & Customer Services
A. Ticket Purchase Options
- Ticket machines: A full-service LIRR ticket machine is located in the station building, so passengers can purchase a one-way, round-trip, weekly, or monthly ticket.
- MTA eTix App: Passengers can buy and activate tickets on smartphones.
- Ticket Office: Oyster Bay Station is not staffed.
B. Ticket Types Available
- One-Way and Round-Trip tickets.
- Weekly and Monthly Commuter passes.
- Senior, Medicare, and Disabled Reduced Fare tickets.
- Off-Peak vs. Peak: the definition of pricing based on time of travel.
C. Customer Services
- Accessibility: This station is accessible to the physically disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act, with ramps towards the platforms and wheelchair rides to the buildings.
- Details: Train schedules are posted on the boards at the stations and are available on the MTA TrainTime app.
- Lost & Found: Operated through the LIRR’s central Lost & Found office in Penn Station, not on location.
- Washrooms: available for passengers only.
- Parking Permits: Station parking permits and regulations are handled by the Town of Oyster Bay.
- Safety: CCTV Service Recorded, MTA Police patrolled, and emergency call boxes for safety.
Oyster Bay Electrification Projects and Service Updates
1. Electrification Scope
- At present, the Oyster Bay Branch remains partially electrified.
- Trains are powered by diesel locomotives or dual-mode (diesel/electric) ones.
- Discussions about electrification have gone on for decades, but as of 2025, no full electrification along an entire branch is funded.
2. Recent Upgrades & Projects
- Battery-Electric Train Pilot: LIRR and MTA are conducting tests on battery-powered train sets that could operate on non-electrified sections of the Oyster Bay Branch, reducing diesel demand.
- Track and signal work has been performed as part of service reliability upgrades.
- Station Upgrades: Renovations and ADA work at Oyster Bay Branch stations are continuing to occur.
3. Service Updates
- Service continues with diesel trains as an alternative between East Williston and Oyster Bay.
- Riders commuting to and from NYC must transfer at Mineola or Jamaica to an electric train for their journey.
- Future electrification or battery-electric rollout potentially could accommodate one-seat rides into Manhattan, but that is in the planning/testing stage.
4. Community & MTA Discussions
- Local officials and commuter groups have pushed for such electrification to increase frequency, speed, and environmental friendliness.
- The MTA is also exploring long-term solutions, but has yet to come up with funding or complete environmental reviews.
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1. Where is the Oyster Bay LIRR Station located?
Clam Narrows LIRR Station is found at the eastern conclusion of the Shellfish Cove Department in Nassau County, at Audrey Road in Clam Narrows, NY.
2. Does Oyster Bay Station have parking facilities?
Yes, the station offers stops for inhabitants and non-residents, with both everyday and alternative options accessible close to the station.
3. Is Oyster Bay Station ADA accessible?
No, right now the Clam Narrows Station isn’t completely ADA available, so travelers with mobility needs ought to check adjacent stations.
4. How long is the trip from Oyster Bay to Penn Station?
The normal travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes, counting exchanges regularly at Mineola or Jamaica Station.
5. What amenities are available at Oyster Bay Station?
The station highlights shielded holding up regions, ticket machines, bike racks, and is located close to shops and eateries in downtown Clam Inlet.
6. Are there any famous people from Oyster Bay?
Yes, Oyster Bay, New York, is home to several notable figures. Prominent examples include Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. President who lived at Sagamore Hill, actor Nicholas Braun from HBO’s Succession, singer-songwriter Billy Joel, and journalist Marie Colvin.