Like other New Yorkers, you’re likely utilizing the city’s public transportation on a daily basis to get around New York City. One of these options includes the subway system, which runs through the different parts of the city, from the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, to Brooklyn. Folks who need to commute daily to work will often choose to live in a neighborhood that has an NYC subway stop that directly connects to work. During the last month, we spent time going over the various 1, 2, and 3 train stops and neighborhoods along those particular red lines. We also covered the C train route in our last article. Today, we’re moving on to the next train route in the blue A, C, E lines by discussing the local MTA E train route and the best neighborhoods to live in on this route.
E train stops NYC
There are a total of 10 stops in Queens and 12 stops in Manhattan for the E train route. The E train route starts deep in Queens and then works its way westward, going through Hunters Point, and into Midtown Manhattan. Once the E train works its way west, it then overlaps with the C train in multiple express stops in Manhattan, starting in Midtown at 50 St.
In order from Queens to Manhattan is a list of stops that the E train stops at. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that serve not only the E train but also other train line routes that intersect with the E train. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible.
Queens stops:
- Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (ADA accessible) – also services J, Z route
- Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport (ADA accessible) – also services J, Z, LIRR route
- Jamaica-Van Wyck (ADA accessible)
- Briarwood – also services F route
- Kew Gardens-Union Tpke (ADA accessible) – also services F route
- 75 Av – also services F route
- Forest Hills-71 Av (ADA accessible) – also services F, M, R route
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av (ADA accessible) – also services 7, F, M, R route
- Queens Plaza (ADA accessible) – also services F, R route
- Court Sq-23 St (ADA accessible) – also services F, G, 7 route
Manhattan stops:
- Lexington Av/53 St (ADA accessible) – also services F, 6 route
- 5 Av/53 St – also services F route
- 7 Av – also services B, D route
- 50 St (ADA accessible) – also services C route
- 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (ADA accessible) – also services the A, C, N, Q, R, W, S, 7, 1, 2, 3 routes
- 34 St-Penn Station (ADA accessible) – also services the A, C, LIRR route
- 23 St – also services C route
- 14 St (ADA accessible) – also services the A, C route
- W 4 St-Washington Sq (ADA accessible) – also services the A, C, B, D, F, M route
- Spring St (ADA accessible) – also services the C route
- Canal St – also services A, C route
- World Trade Center (ADA accessible) – also services A, C, 2, 3, R route
You can also locate an E train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s site. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the E train stops map here.
Best Queens neighborhoods along E train stops
Kew Gardens
Along the E train route in central Queens is Kew Gardens. The neighborhood is bordered to the west by Forest Park, north by Forest Hills, east by Briarwood, and south by Richmond Hill. Kew Gardens was first created in the late 19th century as a garden community in Queens (one out of seven planned such communities). Its developers named it Kew Gardens after the famous botanical garden in England. Today, it is a densely populated residential area with many single family homes, coops, condos, and apartments. It’s home to a lot of folks who work close by at JFK due to its proximity to the airport. Commuters can easily access the neighborhood through the E train line at Jamaica-Van Wyck, Briarwood, and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke stations.
Rego Park
Two neighborhoods over from Kew Gardens, is the lovely neighborhood of Rego Park. Similar to Kew Gardens, this neighborhood is a quiet suburban-like neighborhood in the heart of Queens. Prospective renters will mostly find multi-family homes, apartment buildings, and railroad houses. However, there are also plenty of single-family homes in the colonial, English, and Tudor styles around the area. Commuters interested in living in this neighborhood can check it out via the 67th and Woodhaven E train stations.
Best Manhattan neighborhoods along E train stops
Turtle Bay
The popular neighborhood of Turtle Bay is categorized as a sub-neighborhood of Midtown East. It’s borders are defined by East 53rd Street to the north, Lexington Avenue to the west, East 43rd Street to the south, and the East River to the east. Given its location in Midtown Manhattan, it is a highly popular neighborhood with commuters and non-commuters alike. Those living in the neighborhood can easily access the rest of the city via the Lexington Av/53 St E train stop. Additionally, there are many other train routes that pass through the neighborhood. Making it super convenient for everyone. The neighborhood is home to the United Nations headquarters. As a result, it is also best known for being home to numerous foreign diplomatic missions to the United States including South Korea, Ukraine, Singapore, and more. You can easily walk around the area and see various flags and offices representing different countries in one single neighborhood.
Battery Park City
Last but not least is the neighborhood of Battery Park City at the very end of the E train line, accessible to commuters via the World Trade Center stop in the southern tip of Manhattan. Battery Park City is located to the west of the Financial District and southwest of Tribeca. Given the neighborhood’s location right by the water, it’s mostly commercial with a handful of residential apartments, condos, and coops. The neighborhood is home to the Brookfield Place mall, North Cove Yacht harbor, along with the Battery Park City Esplanade and various parks along the water. It’s a beautiful place for those looking to relax, take a walk, or go on a jog. The neighborhood has a handful of great restaurants and cafes that are great to check out.
