Long Island Rail Road Adds Extra Service for Belmont Stakes

MTA Buses Provide Full Service to Belmont Park from Queens

View the LIRR Belmont Stakes Brochure

On Saturday, June 11, the LIRR will provide extra trains to/from Belmont Park for the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes. 18 eastbound trains will be provided between 9:37 AM and 4:26 PM; trains will depart from Penn Station, stop at Jamaica for customers traveling from Brooklyn, Woodside and stations on Long Island to connect, and then operate direct to Belmont. Immediately following the race and continuing until Belmont Park closes, return trains will depart approximately every 15 minutes to Jamaica, Brooklyn and Penn Station.

“The Long Island Rail Road is thrilled to be an important part of the 2022 Belmont Stakes and public transit is the best and cheapest way to get to Belmont Park,” said Long Island Rail Road Interim President Catherine Rinaldi. “Horse racing fans can avoid the jam-packed summer roads and high gas prices by getting on a train, sitting back and relaxing on their way to and from Belmont Park.”

Already have your Belmont Stakes admission pass and plan to take the train? Buy Round-Trip LIRR tickets before boarding at staffed ticket windows, ticket machines or via the MTA eTix app.

All fans should only use Belmont Park station in both directions. There will be no service at Elmont-UBS Arena station and no shuttle buses from/to Queens Village

Alcohol Policy

• The MTA Police will be enforcing a no-alcohol policy on trains to/from Belmont Park.
• Bags are subject to search prior to boarding Belmont Park trains at Penn Station and at Jamaica Station.
• No alcoholic beverages of any kind will be permitted to be brought into the Belmont Park facility.

The restriction regarding alcohol has been enacted in the interest of patron safety and in an attempt to make sure that people drink responsibly.

LIRR Ticket Information

• Buy Round-Trip tickets in advance at any LIRR Ticket Office, Ticket Machine, or through MTA eTix. (On-board fares cost more.)
• Belmont Park is now part of Zone 4 and a special ticket is no longer required. Regular LIRR tickets, including monthly tickets, valid to or through Zone 4 can be used to travel to Belmont Park at no additional charge.
• CityTicket is not valid for travel to or from Belmont Park.
• Take your ticket when exiting the train. It will be collected at Belmont Park station.

LIRR Ticket Machine Instructions

• Tickets are available at all LIRR Ticket Machines
• Select Belmont Park under “B”
• Pay with cash, ATM/debit, or credit cards

LIRR Travel Tips

• Buy Round-Trip tickets in advance
• Listen for announcements to board trains to and from Belmont Park
• Look for LIRR personnel who will be assigned to assist you
• No coolers, backpacks, or luggage
• No purses larger than 12” in diameter
• Bags are subject to search prior to boarding Belmont Park trains at Penn Station and Jamaica
• This schedule/plan is subject to change
• After the Stakes, wait times can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on attendance level

MTA Bus Service

Racing fans can take enhanced Q2 and Q110 bus service directly to Belmont Park. The Q2 bus connects with the F subway at 169^th Street or 179^th Street, and the Q110 bus connects with the E and J subway lines at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer. 

NYRA Security Policies

The New York Racing Association has enhanced security protocols for fans attending the 2022 Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 11. For a complete listing of prohibited items, please visit BelmontStakes.com.

Belmont Stakes Information

Visit BelmontStakes.com for more information on:

• Admission and tickets
• Race times
• Prohibited Items
• All other event details.

For More Information: Customer Service Center agents are available to answer questions via live chat or phone between 6 AM and 10 PM, daily. For service-related questions, chat live with customer service agents through the LIRR TrainTime app. To speak with an agent, call 511 or 718-217-LIRR (718-217-5477) and say “Representative” when the prompts begin. Automated schedule information is available via phone 24/7.