Staten Island Railway Information
The Staten Island Railway is one of only six subway systems in the USA that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It consists of just one line, which started operating years ago, sometime around the 1860s. This single line is operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which ensures that the line runs properly and efficiently. In total, the line is 22.5 km long and currently serves 21 stations, which will increase to 22 by November 2021. It is the only line in the Staten Island area of New York City.
Staten Island Railway Map
Map of Staten Island Railway showing the various Stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Staten Island Railway map in PDF format.
Staten Island Railway Stations
The Staten Island Railway operates 24 hours a day and currently only the main north-south line is open to passengers. The terminal station is St George, which has a direct connection to the Staten Island Ferry. St George has 12 tracks, but only 10 are used for service. The first stop is Tompkinsville and the station is built at ground level. Tottenville is the last station, located near Main Street and Arthur Kill Road. The names of the 21 stations are as follows:
- St. George Terminal
- Tompkinsville
- Stapleton
- Clifton
- Grasmere
- Old Town
- Dongan Hills
- Jefferson Avenue
- Grant City
- New Dorp
- Oakwood Heights
- Bay Terrace
- Great Kills
- Eltingville
- Annadale
- Huguenot
- Prince’s Bay
- Pleasant Plains
- Richmond Valley
- Nassau
- Atlantic
- Tottenville
Staten Island Railway Hours
The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week between the St George and Tottenville terminals. Passengers can also board the Staten Island Ferry at the St. George terminal. The SIR follows a weekday schedule on holidays such as Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday and Election Day. It operates a weekend schedule on Thanksgiving and Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Presidents’ Day and Labour Day.
Staten Island Railway Fare
The single fare is $2.50 when paid in cash. Riders can purchase metro cards according to their needs. A pay-per-ride metro card can be used for any number of rides. It can be recharged from $5 to $80 at station ticket offices. It can be recharged from $5 to $100 at vending machines. A single ride ticket costs $2.75.
Passengers can purchase Unlimited Ride Metro Cards. These cards provide unlimited metro travel for a fixed price. These can be purchased for 7 days or 30 days. A 7-day Unlimited Ride Card costs $31. These are valid for 7 consecutive days from the first use and provide unlimited rides on subway and buses until midnight. The reduced fare for this card is $15.50. A 30-day unlimited travel card costs $116.50. The discounted fare is $58.50. The card is valid for 30 consecutive days from the date of initial validation. Passengers also have the option to purchase Metrocards, which are preloaded with either 4, 8 or 16 rides. The fares for these cards are $9.91, $19.82 and $39.64 respectively.
Senior citizens over the age of 65 and people with disabilities can purchase discounted Metro cards. These cards offer a fifty percent discount on all fares. These cards are personalised with the holder’s name and photograph, and the system also offers the option of an EasyPay Metro Card, which is linked to a credit or debit card and is automatically topped up. Fares are paid at the entrance and exit of St George and Tompkinsville stations only. Passengers must use the MetroCard or an electronic paper transfer received on the local bus when entering or exiting these two stations.
Staten Island Railway Parking
The Staten Island Railway offers park and ride facilities to its passengers. Parking is not available at all stations, but is available at selected stations. The names of the stations where parking is available for passengers are: Prince’s Bay, Great Kills, Dongan Hills, Huguenot and Annadale.
Staten Island Railway Rules and Tips
Drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited on SIR. Small pets are allowed provided they are carried in enclosed carriers or on a lead or harness. Working dogs and guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons are permitted. The carriage of explosives or flammable materials is strictly prohibited. Bicycles are allowed at off-peak times. They are not allowed on weekdays from 5:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:00.
The SIR offers free park and ride facilities at a few stations. These are Huguenot, Prince’s Bay, Annadale and Dongan Hills stations.