Long Island Rail Road Tutorial
Part 1 Sign up for Mail&Ride account
There are 2 different ways you can sign up for a Long Island Rail Road Mail&Ride account.
Option 1: You can call Long Island Rail Road at 511 and request an application by mail – then click here to skip to Part 2 below.
Option 2: Log in or create an account on the Long Island Rail Road Mail&Ride section of their website https://www.mailandride.com/mrcust/faces/home.jspx and follow the steps below.
Step 1: Fill in the origin and destination of the pass you want to order.
Step 2: Select the Metro Card option you want to order (if needed).
Step 3: Fill out the personal information form.
Step 4: It will prompt you for a secret question and answer.
Step 5: Choose a payment option. You will need to enter a payment method even though you will be signing up with WageWorks to send monthly payments. Choose your method.
Step 6: Enter checking or credit card information required.
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Step 7: You will be prompted to complete your order. You will be assigned a Mail&Ride Account Number. Please retain this number.
Step 1: Log onto your account on www.wageworks.com
Step 2: Click on "Enroll in Commuter" and then "Commuter Transit." Select "MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)" as the service provider.
Step 3: Click on the LIRR Mail&Ride Payment.
Step 4: Enter in the Mail&Ride Account number that was assigned to you by Long Island Rail Road and enter the dollar amount of the pass you have ordered.
Step 5: Confirm your Contact Information. You will be required to check the terms and conditions box indicating that this information is accurate.
Step 6: Confirm and submit your order.