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QM1 Express

Fresh Meadows - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM1

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About the route

Changes to the QM1 take effect June 30, 2025.

The QM1 will maintain its existing routing between Fresh Meadows and Midtown Manhattan. 

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

Map of the QM1 in Queens with service between Fresh Meadows and Midtown Manhattan via 188 St, Union Tpke, and Queens Blvd.

Hours of operation

No changes are being made to hours of operation.

Frequency of service

No changes are being made to frequency of service.

New stop list

Stops not included in this list have been removed from this route to improve speed and reliability, due to new routing, or to provide non-stop rush service.  

For detailed information on each stop, please view the route profile PDF. To see stop locations, view the interactive Remix map. 

Eastbound to Fresh Meadows
  1. 6 Av/W 37 St  
  2. 6 Av/W 42 St  
  3. 6 Av/W 45 St  
  4. 6 Av/W 49 St  
  5. 6 Av/W 55 St  
  6. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  7. E 57 St/Lexington Av  
  8. Union Tpke/Main St  
  9. Union Tpke/150 St  
  10. Union Tpke/Parsons Blvd  
  11. Union Tpke/164 St  
  12. Union Tpke/168 St  
  13. Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy  
  14. Union Tpke/Chevy Chase St  
  15. 188 St/73 Av  
  16. 188 St/69 Av  
  17. 188 St/64 Av  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy  
  2. 188 St/186 Ln  
  3. 188 St/73 Av  
  4. Union Tpke/187 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  5. Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy  
  6. Union Tpke/168 St  
  7. Union Tpke/164 St  
  8. Union Tpke/Parsons Blvd  
  9. Union Tpke/153 St  
  10. Union Tpke/Main St  
  11. E 34 St/3 Av  
  12. E 34 St/Park Av  
  13. W 34 St/5 Av  
  14. 6 Av/W 37 St  
  15. 6 Av/W 42 St  
  16. 6 Av/W 45 St  
  17. 6 Av/W 49 St  
  18. 6 Av/W 55 St  
  19. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  20. E 57 St/Lexington Av  
Review the QM1 Express route profile
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