J
Nassau Street Local
Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer to Broad Street
BMT30 stations12.5 miles24 hours
About the J Train
The J train runs on the BMT Nassau Street Line and Jamaica Line, providing elevated service through Brooklyn and Queens with a distinctive ride over the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan.
The Jamaica Line is one of the oldest elevated railways in New York, dating back to 1885. It was incorporated into the BMT system and later the unified NYC subway.
Key Stops
- Jamaica Center–Parsons/ArcherStart
- Sutphin Boulevard
- 121st Street
- 111th Street
- Woodhaven Boulevard
- Crescent Street
- Cypress Hills
- Broadway Junction
- Kosciuszko Street
- Myrtle Avenue
- Marcy Avenue
- Essex Street
- Chambers Street
- Fulton Street
- Broad StreetEnd
Neighborhoods Served
The J train connects you to 9 distinct neighborhoods across New York City.
Service Information
Operating Hours
24 hours
Train Frequency
Every 8-10 minutes (peak), 10-15 minutes (off-peak)
Line Length
12.5 miles
Total Stations
30 stations
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