LIRR Bayside

Bayside LIRR has the appeal of a suburban commuter rail despite it is in city limits of the five boroughs. This station is equipped with a ramp accessible for the physically challenged. Platform is long and wide as it does not feel crowded with a heavy influx of passengers. An indoor waiting room is often closed especially during holidays. Three self-​serve ticket machines are available. When the sun has gone away this station can become quite dark and lighting is very minimal– like a rural interstate highway with very minimal lighting at night for drivers to use caution. At night Bayside LIRR station is prone to fireflies and other pesky insects of a suburban setting. The entry way arch and pillar on the West bound platform has houses, trains and some aquatic images embedded. This station conveniently sits nearby Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, 7-​Eleven and restaurants.

This station needs to get its marbles together. I have been using this train station for the past five years and the service has deteriorated considerably. There are many cancellations and on average, 2 – 3 minute delays when traveling to Penn Station.
I am so distressed with this station and its service that I have even entertained the thought of driving to the city.

Things to know:
— Well maintained station that has enough room for the morning commuters going into Manhattan.
— I have never been inside the wait room but it looks nice when I peeked in (normally closed when I pass by).
— Three ticket machines are available.
— Located right next to a USPS, 7 Eleven, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts and a ton of restaurants — super convenient
— Plenty of ramps for wheel chair access and strollers
— Sometimes in the Winter they don’t salt enough so be careful of slush and ice

Long roomy station. There is an indoor waiting area but it’s closed a lot. Small booth outside with water, gum, newspapers above station, 3 ticket stations, and the Q31 and Q13 right on bell.