noun-modifying (irregular)
Refers to changing from one vehicle or route to another during a journey. Commonly used in travel contexts for flights, trains, buses, etc.
乗り継ぎの便は2時間後です。
The connecting flight is in two hours.
この切符で乗り継ぎができますか。
Can I transfer with this ticket?
乗り換え is a more general term for changing vehicles or modes of transport, while 乗り継ぎ often implies a scheduled connection or continuing journey on the same ticket.
Compound of 乗り (continuative form of 乗る 'to ride') + 継ぎ (continuative form of 継ぐ 'to connect, succeed'). Literally 'ride-connecting'.