E
Eighth Avenue Local/Express
Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer to World Trade Center
IND24 stations13.7 miles24 hours
About the E Train
The E train connects Jamaica, Queens to Lower Manhattan, providing essential service to JFK Airport via the AirTrain connection at Jamaica Center. It's one of the most-used lines for airport travelers.
The IND Queens Boulevard Line opened in 1936. The E train has been a crucial Queens-Manhattan connector, later enhanced by the AirTrain JFK connection in 2003.
Key Stops
- Jamaica Center–Parsons/ArcherStart
- Sutphin Blvd–Archer Ave–JFK
- Briarwood
- Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike
- Forest Hills–71st Ave
- Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Ave
- Queens Plaza
- Lexington Ave/53rd St
- 7th Avenue
- 42nd Street–Port Authority
- 34th Street–Penn Station
- 23rd Street
- 14th Street
- West 4th Street
- Canal Street
- World Trade CenterEnd
Neighborhoods Served
The E train connects you to 14 distinct neighborhoods across New York City.
Service Information
Operating Hours
24 hours
Train Frequency
Every 3-5 minutes (peak), 8-12 minutes (off-peak)
Line Length
13.7 miles
Total Stations
24 stations
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