This is main hub for the LIRR and you can pretty much catch any line on the LIRR. Theres a huge…read morecatwalk that connects all of the tracks so you can wait in that area until you know which track your train is on. There are monitors as well. The platforms having indoor areas which are heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. You can also connect to the subway, Air Train and buses to all over Queens from here as well.

I am no stranger to the New York City area as I have visited here several times in the past…read more However, this was my first time at the "Jamaica LIRR (Long Island Railroad) Station". Located roughly 4 miles north of John F. Kennedy International Airport and in the heart of Queens, this is one of the major transfer points to get into through the city and the neighboring boroughs. After a long (5+ hour) flight into JFK Airport, I took the Jamaica AirTrain (from JFK to the LIRR Station). And this was around 11:30pm Eastern Time. However, once we arrived at the station, I used the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) app that told us exactly where to go. There were even a couple of employees that told us how the payment system works (which was $10 per person as of October 2025). Once we actually arrived to the Jamaica LIRR Station, I must say that this place has a very stark uninviting look to it. Definitely one that I would recommend avoiding during the wee hours of the night. However, there were other "tourists" waiting to connect to Penn Station which all New Yorkers know is in the heart of Manhattan. I only know this since they had several carry-on pieces of luggage as well. The reason for the three stars? This station wreaked of urine and sweat. And if that's not enough, I saw a gentleman urinating directly on the tracks. But the icing on the cake was seeing a big rat crawling on the side of the tracks. Seeing this may make your stomach turn upside down but this is a big metropolitan city and you must expect the unexpected. I am also from a big city (San Francisco) so witnessing this did not gross me out that much. All in all, the "Jamaica LIRR Station" leaves a lot to be desired. But I highly recommend coming here during the commute times or at least before 10:00pm when the vast majority of the general public is already at their destinations. However, the ticket information employee was helpful as well a local that told us exactly which train to take to get to Manhattan. With that said and done, I am giving this subway station just an average three stars.

The inside is just as old and dirty as its outer appearance of the Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer…read moreStation. Just like most of the other subway stations in New York City. I never quite understand how some people would still choose to litter despite there's literally a trash can right next to you. Dirty tracks littered with garbage as usual. Didn't see a family of rats running on the tracks though. Hahaha, already considering myself lucky today. The newest thing you'll probably see out of the station is the signage indicating the station's name. There's dried up paint peeling off from the cracked walls. Nothing like some sad, dull-looking walls facing you as if this is how an unwelcome hello feels like lol. Surprisingly, there isn't much garbage to be found on the ground. Every few steps you'll see a random piece of paper or some kind of used tissue. I am not saying it is 100% spotless but definitely not the dirtiest either. Not sure if I was expecting garbage to be littered everywhere or something. On the bright side, I peer from the corner of my eye and see that there are the women's and men's restrooms. Now, don't be expecting these restrooms to be too clean though (iykyk). Definitely do consider yourself to be lucky if you still happen to see some toilet paper left over in your stall and the toilet seat to be free of pee stains. The inside of the E trains is surprisingly clean. Can also say the same for the inside of the J/Z trains as nonelook too shabby either. The platforms for E/J/Z trains look spotless. Besides its sorta new looking signage, the only other uplifting thing is the vibrant center art-piece plastered on the wall. It's a bit out of place but in a positive way. As you can see from the rest of the dull-scheme station, it looks awfully sharp especially how new and colorful it seems. The flash of color brings/pops out a distinctive, outstanding comparison.

My journey continued after deboarding the Q4 bus. I didn't mention, I used my credit card, the MTA…read morehas the OMNI system in place. I'm not too knowledgeable on this system but I tapped my credit or debit card and paid the fare, a transfer is added on for a one way continuous ride. I think you can pay with your phone as well. Back in the days, in my youth, I could travel underground blindfolded nowadays , assistance with navigating is needed. Heck do you know how long I've been above ground or driving. Try 1993 when I moved out of NYC. When I came back a decade later I was driving. So I looked around and saw a whole heap of stairs and an escalater coming up. "Say my man, is there an elevator." I had to use my street vernacular, I still got it! He directed me across the street. I'm now in the train station , I confidently hopped on the first escalator, I went down to the wrong level and had to come back up to the second level. Of course asking for assistance. Okay, we're on the train and the train has left the station, NEXT! Bryant Park, my stop. Inspire more,Yelp more!

It's definitely one of the older subway stations that has not been updated in a very long time. The…read moregood thing is the F train runs often enough that you don't have to wait a long time for the next train. It's a quick and less expensive ride to the city compared to the trains.

Dirty train station. Haven't for toll jumpers. Never police presence. Not feel safe. Alcoholics…read morealways begging in staircases hanging out in addition to the methanadone addicts and bums. Station reeks of urine. Always dirty. Needs upkeep. Neighborhood is shady. At your own risk at all times.

Pretty cool station , this is 169 street & Hillside Avenue ( Jamaica section /Jamaica estates…read moresection of Queens Borough ) Train station . There transfer to the Q3 to J.F.K international Airport , and Q1,Q2,Q17,Q30,Q43, Q76,Q77, and Transfer Aviavilable to NICE/Transdev Buses . it's very large laid back station , with huge tunnel from the front cart to the back cart , and this station is one stop away from the Queens bound Last stop , and this is the second Station to The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bound station !

169th Street has an MTA station. It's on Hillside Avenue. Many busses also stop here. Area is kind…read moreof ghetto. The station is pretty okay. Around here there's a lot of busses. It serves the E and F Trains. This is the next to last stop on these trains. After this it's the 179th Street Station. Go there to get on the busses over there. It will connect to JFK Airport. This station doesn't have that much going on. It doesn't take long for a train to come. It has two coming pretty often. There's E and then F so it's not long until the next train.

This is a busy station. It serves the E, J, and I don't remember the other line…read more It connects the subway with the LIRR and air train. There are always lots of folks coming and going to the airport or the LIRR. The elevator usually works here and I believe it takes you from the subway platform to the level for the air train and LIRR. There's also a MTA customer service window here if you need help with speaking to someone from the MTA.

I must say that taking the Air Train from JFK airport to connect here for the E, J, Z MTA subway…read morelines to head back into Manhattan was such a breeze. E train into Manhattan of take a LIRR train also located here to get to your destination. Definitely a busy station with it's route to the airport and many riders transfer here. It's actually pretty spacious, and not too grimy overall. Also, there is a manned customer service information center here across the turnstiles.

The Airtrain Jamaica station is one of two air train stations that connects the NY subway system…read moreinto the airtrain station, which will take one into JFK airport. The cost (2026) is $8.75 for a one-way trip and is paid at this station (upon exit if coming from the airport, and upon entry if going to the airport). The station now accepts tap-to-pay (using any tap enabled credit card) to pay for your toll (just like the subway system). The cost is not a part of the $35 7-day rolling cap for using the subway system Trains from this station run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we found the cars to be modern and well air conditioned, though it doesn't have luggage racks and not much seating, so good chance what one would be standing with their luggage. It took about 20 minutes one-way from Terminal 4 to this station. The station lets you off at the upper level, thus requiring an escalator to get to ground level. From there , one needs to take a street-level open-air walk (maybe 5 min) to get to NY subway station 'Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport' (servicing E, J, Z subway lines). We reversed direction when going back to the airport after our trip, getting to Sutphin by taking the E train, and then walking on the sidewalk to get back here. From there, one pays the $8.75 toll to enter and go upstairs to catch the airtrain. Once on the train, one can get to all active airport terminals and Federal Circle stop (rental cars, hotel shuttles). It took the same 20 minutes to get to Terminal 4, once on the train. The other Airtrain station is Howard Beach. That train also stops at active terminals (1, 4, 5, 7, 8) and services Federal Circle, Lefferts Blvd (long term parking and local NYC buses) and Howard Beach Station (connection to NYC subway A Train). We found that both the A and E subway lines will connect you into Manhattan, but E seems to be a bit faster.

Last year was my first time using the AirTrain to Jamaica Station from JFK, and it was much easier…read morethan I expected. The AirTrain is very easy to get to from the terminals. When you're leaving the airport, you'll pay the AirTrain fare as you exit at Jamaica Station (currently about $9.25). Everything moves very fast! It's NY so people are constantly walking quickly and rushing to their destinations. If it's your first time, it can feel a little overwhelming. The good news is there are employees available to help if you get confused, which made a big difference for me. If you need to use a payment kiosk, they're easy to find. As you're exiting the airport, the kiosks are on your right. If you're entering to take the AirTrain back to the terminals, they'll be on your left. My biggest tip is to use tap to pay with your phone or contactless card. If you're traveling with luggage, it's much easier to have your phone ready, tap the fare gate, and keep moving instead of stopping at a kiosk. Once you tap through, just follow the signs and you'll be on your way to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station at Jamaica. In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to get to and from JFK, especially if you're traveling from New York City or even Philadelphia. Between the heavy traffic, ongoing construction, and frequent lane closures around the airport, driving can be stressful and unpredictable. If you have the option to take the train and then transfer to the AirTrain, I highly recommend it. It's convenient, efficient, and takes a lot of the stress out of getting to the airport.

Been waiting for an hour on 23rd St. All buses went by except x68…read moreAnd it is sooooo cold Xxxxx'xxxxxxxxxxxxx x'xxx'xxxxxxxxxxxx'xxxxxxxxxzxx

The X68 Express Bus runs from Floral Park, Queens to Manhattan in the am, and vice verse in the…read moreevening. I like the express bus in the evening so I don't have to deal with the trains. In the morning, I find that the express bus does not really save me time. The train is quicker. But if I want some good shut eye, occasionally I will take this bus in the morning (not often, though). The driver takes the 59th St bridge to Queens Blvd to Hillside Avenue. The last stop is Hillside Avenue & 268th Street (border Queens/ L.I.). Fare= $5.50

Train stations little to rave about in general so for me I'm just looking for basic needs to be…read moreprovided: shelter, availability to ticket machines and proper/ safe access to platforms. This station does at the most basic level. The entrance to the station has 2 machines which seems to manage the traffic well. For the most part they are always working and accepting both cash and cards. The station is well lit and the staircases have been upgraded lately. However, there are no elevators/escalators so if you're travelling with a stroller or luggage the stairs can be brutal. Shelter is a basic cover which has about 6 seats and then two outdoors sets of about 4 seats. Again, very no frills.

This station is like most on the LIRR outdoors. It has decent enclosed shelter. It's normally clean…read more. I cannot blame the LIRR for the slobs that smoke or drink and leave rubbish behind. This is a older station so expect no elevators and about 15 steps to climb I think the Rosedale station and I know Jamaica has elevators. Make sure you buy your tickets prior to boarding or you get hit with a surcharge that could double your ticket price. Then the ride on average 22 minutes vs 1.15 and bus train combo Cost is on average 4 times more than regular transit during rush hour west or east off peak about 2.5 times more. This line is on the RockAway branch weekdays and Long Beach weekends. Also effective November 2012 I know this station is undergoing a overhaul so some exits may be closed

This MTA NYC Transit Parsons Boulevard station serves the F and E trains access to Briarwood,…read moreQueens, NYC locale. Above the platforms contains a full-length mezzanine that connects the two station entrances at either end which allows free crossovers between either directions - Southbound or Northbound. The F train service is at all times and the E train is infrequent times. There is a fare control 24/7 station agent at the mezzanine level. There are no traditional mosaic tile name tablet at this station. This subway station is not ADA accessible. I use this subway station sporadically when I go shopping. I concur with previous reviews, indeed, this station contains a noisome odor emanating a medley blend of piss, feces, weed, and curry.

The subway is depending on perspective an arduous task OR a fascinating opportunity to test out…read moreyour directional and navigational skills. The reality is despite all of its downsides it is generally the fastest and cheapest way to roam NYC. Apple maps makes navigating the MTA transit system a breeze. This particular station like most of them is fairly dirty and given its volume of traffic in relativly okay shape. I needed to go to the Surrogate Court Of Queens after the death of my sister and this was the closest station. The new tap with your card system also makes it much easier to pay your fare.

Decent station with some what clean waiting room, and accessible to public buses and a municipal…read moreparking lot next to it. Elevators are well lit and working most of the time. The waiting area can have people smoking in there, although they're not supposed to.

Nice spacious LIRR station for my daily commute to my college. The trains are obviously always late…read morebut the platform and station is okay. The side for Hempstead barely had any benches and I wish they would add more, but elevator and waiting area is okay. There can be a lot of improvements but for an MTA station, 3 star it is