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 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 schedule is not accurate and runs almost every 40min. It never runs according to the times…read morereported on map apps.

This Q24 Bus was formerly B22; renumbered and extended from 89th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard to…read more170th Street and Jamaica Avenue on December 11, 1988. The Q24 Bus route begins at Jamaica 168th Street and Archer Avenue and ends at Broadway Junction in Brooklyn on Broadway and Fulton Street where the A, C, J, L and Z trains are. When travelling from point A to B, the Q24 takes me to my destination without question to move on as this route is short lived. N.B. For any crisis of one's darkest hour, Q24 takes passengers to Jamaica Hospital in Queens.

This particular bus station is really good if you travel from jamaica to south Nassau longiland,…read morethe N4 bus is located right there,It will take you right out there. Especially if you are going to south Nassau hospital, it let's you off right across the street from the hospital.

This bus terminal connects you to the train station where you can catch the E train on the upper…read morelevel, the J train serves the lower level (very infrequently) & the Z train serves the lower level during rush hour only (I've yet to see this train & I've been using public transportation for over 10 + years). Where does the Z even go? Who knows because I surely don't. This bus terminal has elevators & escalators for anyone that has a disability, carrying luggage or has a stroller in tow. The buses at this terminal consist of the: Q4, Q5, Q6, Q8, Q9 Q20A, Q20B, Q24 Q25 Q30 Q31, Q34, Q41, Q42, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q65, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113 & the N4. The Q5 is the worst bus to catch. It runs infrequently leaving you waiting at the terminal trying to figure why they've posted a bus schedule if the bus drivers do not adhere to it. The lines are super long so try to be the first 5 people waiting for the bus (& that's for all of the buses at this station especially the Q5 local/limited & the Q85 local/limited). Be careful because if you're in the front of the line you'll see people hanging around to try to blend in to cut in front of you. Although they see a line (long or short) they'll cut just because they are rude with no manners. The elderly ain't no better!!! They think they have the right a way because they're old. Honestly, I could care less. You're suppose to get wiser & be mature as you age. These fools will walk with a cane & then fold it up & run for the bus. They'll even catch an attitude with you if you don't let them cut in front of you. Don't get me wrong if you ask politely I'll let you cut but if you demand it you'll be waiting behind me. Let the person after me allow you to skip.

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

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

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.

My adventure to the Yelp experience @ Royce Chocolate in Bryant Park started with a pleasant bus…read moreride on the Q4. When I got on the bus, there were two seats available. I didn't take those seats as they were an uncomfortable choice. I stood for 2 stops and a seat came open exactly where I stood. (YES) I am now comfortable! A quite ride, no hassles, one lady quietly conversing on the phone in front of me., aother person conversing in the back. People using mobil devices. The lady next to me is typing her message as I'm using the gliding method. In no time we are at the train station, Archer avenue and Parsons Blvd. It's funny how time flies when your having fun... And that is... Inspire more, Yelp more!

I don't normally take the bus and I haven't taken the Q77 in years but, after watching 4 Q77 buses…read morego by before one actually pulled into the terminal was, disheartening. The transit app never updated to show that the actual bus that would pull in was 25 min away. The app stayed at 4 min. Most if not all the businesses at the terminal are closed or just inaccessible. If you know Brooklyn prior to the Barclays, you'll recognize this as one of the precursor of gentrification.

Service was great, trains were on time, and well kept. Only down fall were the windows that were so…read morebattered that you could not see thru them.

LRI feels like the run down big city train it is. Limited ticket kiosks, older facilities are not…read moreso great. Less so when you have homeless sleeping across seats. Life in the Big City I guess