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.

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!

When visiting downtown Manhattan New York, MTA Jamaica Center - Parsons/ Archer Subway not only was…read moreaccessible from John F. Kennedy International Airport, but the commute connected me to downtown Manhattan itself which was a relief and money saver from catching a Lyft. If you are looking for an easy way to get around New York, it is a convenient subway station with several stops in between. Located in Jamaica, Queens New York, it was Google Maps that guided me from MTA Jamaica Center - Parsons/ Archer Subway on my transit to Manhattan. And later transit from Manhattan where I was able to connect to AirTrain JFK, and John F. Kennedy International Airport. My pleasant experiences with MTA Jamaica Center - Parsons/ Archer Subway Station plays a key part in my anticipation to return to New York now that I have an idea how to navigate. ~Have courage. Be Kind. ~ Thomas G

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.

Transportation. GOOD. For all its faults the NYC Subway System gets you to places far and wide…read more Funnily enough the E Train stalled a few minutes into my ride and I had to transfer at the UNION TURNPIKE station to get to QUEENS PLAZA resulting in a slight delay. RECOMMEND.

We're staying out in Brooklyn and this is one of the many stops. We did transfer one more time to…read moreget to our destination. Elevators are a commodity in New York. The subway system is very old so this was not taken into consideration when being built. As a result many do not have elevators. This station does have elevators. We had luggage which made things easier.

Terrific mass transit service if you don't want to spend a small fortune on a cab or car service…read more At times the only flights I can take are out of JFK and I've used the AirTrain at Jamaica to get to the airport. If you are traveling with a small suitcase or carry on and don't mind schlepping a bit it's pretty easy. Take the E, J, or Z subway lines to Jamaica or the A subway line to Howard Beach station (depends on where your location is and which terminal you're flying out of. Cost is $8.50 per trip. The AirTrain is free within the airport system, including exiting at Howard Beach for the Ride App Pick-up Lot and the Long Term parking. Its a smooth ride, pretty quick, and very efficient. Good signage and instructions. Usually there are a few staff there to help with any problems or questions. You can pay with any credit, debit or mobile device with contactless payments with OMNY. Also, this service runs 24/7, 365 days a year with frequent trains running.

METRO NEWS: Paid for my AIR-TRAIN fare at JAMAICA STATION for a cost of $8.50. Purchased a couple…read moreof MetroCards fearing it would be difficult to replenish one MetroCard. Knew the MTA was yanking MetroCard Vending Machines from the Subway. RECOMMEND.

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