Queens Bus Network Redesign: Q85 Rush

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About the route

Changes to the Q85 take effect June 29, 2025.

The Q85 will maintain its existing Rosedale routing on 243 St. The new Q89 will replace service on the existing Green Acres branch. The Q85 will have limited-stop Rush service along Merrick Blvd, where the Q5 will serve local stops.

We have removed or relocated some stops to improve speed and reliability.

Connections

Subway:
LIRR
Bus: Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q17, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q41, Q42, Q44-SBS, Q51, Q54, Q56, Q65, Q75, Q77, Q83, Q84, Q86, Q87, Q89, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q115

Map of the Q85 with service between Rosedale and Jamaica via 243 St, Francis Lewis Blvd, Brookville Blvd, N Conduit Av/S Conduit Av, Springfield Blvd, 140 Av, Farmers Blvd, Bedell St, Baisley Blvd, Merrick Blvd, 168 St, and Archer Av. In Jamaica, service on 160 St, Liberty Av, and on Archer Av between 153 St and 150 St is discontinued. The new Q89 will replace service on the existing Green Acres branch.

Hours of operation

No changes are being made to hours of operation.

Frequency of service: New

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
Q85	Overnight	Early Morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	27	12	4	9	6	8	15
Saturdays	34	13	11	18	20	20	26
Sundays	30	20	14	21	22	30	30

Frequency of service: Existing

Existing Q85 frequencies reflect Q85 trips terminating in Rochdale or Rosedale.
Q85	Overnight	Early Morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	27	9	3	12	5	6	15
Saturdays	27	24	9	17	10	20	26
Sundays	27	30	14	20	24	30	23

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