LIRR Offers $5 Discount for Mets Game Travel
LIRR offers $5 discount on select game-day tickets for Mets home games at Citi Field
LIRR Cuts $5 Off Mets Game Day Tickets This Season
Long Island Rail Road riders heading to Mets home games can save $5 on select tickets this season under a new promotion. The discount applies to game-day travel, transit officials said. The offer aims to encourage rail ridership to Citi Field while providing fans with a more affordable transportation option.
Partnership Aims to Boost Game Day Ridership
The promotion represents a collaboration between the LIRR and the Mets to make attending games more accessible for fans traveling from across Long Island and Queens. Transit agencies often partner with sports venues and entertainment facilities to encourage public transportation use during major events, reducing parking congestion and providing riders with direct access to stadiums. The LIRR's Mets-Willets Point station offers direct service to Citi Field. Officials didn't specify how long the promotion will run or whether it'll extend beyond the current baseball season.
Discount Valid Only on Game Days
The $5 discount applies exclusively to travel on days when the Mets play home games at Citi Field, according to the transit agency. Riders must use the discounted tickets on the same day as the game they're attending. Officials didn't provide details about which specific ticket types qualify for the discount or whether restrictions apply to peak versus off-peak fares. The agency also hasn't said whether the discount applies to round-trip travel or only one-way tickets. Riders will need to check eligibility requirements when purchasing tickets.
Promotion Launches with Baseball Season
The discount program began this season, coinciding with the start of the Mets' home schedule. Officials didn't announce a specific end date for the promotion or whether they'll evaluate ridership data to determine if the program continues in future seasons. The LIRR typically adjusts service levels on game days to accommodate increased passenger volumes traveling to and from Citi Field.
Riders Can Plan Game Day Trips in Advance
Fans planning to use the LIRR for Mets games should verify discount eligibility and service schedules before traveling. The transit agency said the promotion provides an incentive for riders to choose rail service over driving to games. Moovit provides real-time LIRR schedules and service updates to help riders plan their trips to Citi Field and other destinations across the system.
