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QM16 Express

Rockaways West - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM16

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About the route

Changes to the QM16 take effect September 2, 2025.

The QM16 will maintain its existing routing between the Rockaways and Midtown Manhattan. PM peak frequencies will decrease slightly due to low ridership. 

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

Map of the QM16 in Queens with service between Rockaways West and Midtown Manhattan via Rockaway Beach Blvd, and Cross Bay Blvd

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.

QM16

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

15

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34

n/a

n/a

Saturdays

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n/a

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n/a

n/a

Sundays

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Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.

QM16

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

15

n/a

27

n/a

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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 Rockaways West
  1. E 34 St/3 Av  
  2. E 34 St/Park Av  
  3. W 34 St/5 Av  
  4. 6 Av/W 38 St  
  5. 6 Av/W 44 St  
  6. 6 Av/W 51 St  
  7. 6 Av/W 57 St  
  8. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  9. E 57 St/3 Av  
  10. Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av  
  11. Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av  
  12. Cross Bay Blvd/Noel Rd  
  13. Cross Bay Blvd/W 17 Rd  
  14. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Cross Bay Pkwy  
  15. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 105 St  
  16. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St  
  17. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 122 St  
  18. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 126 St  
  19. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 135 St  
  20. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 141 St  
  21. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 147 St  
  22. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Jacob Riis Park  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Jacob Riis Park  
  2. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 147 St  
  3. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 141 St  
  4. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 135 St  
  5. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 127 St  
  6. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 122 St  
  7. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St  
  8. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 105 St  
  9. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 95 St  
  10. Cross Bay Blvd/E 16 Rd  
  11. Cross Bay Blvd/Noel Rd  
  12. Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av  
  13. Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av  
  14. E 34 St/3 Av  
  15. E 34 St/Park Av  
  16. W 34 St/5 Av  
  17. 6 Av/W 38 St  
  18. 6 Av/W 44 St  
  19. 6 Av/W 51 St  
  20. 6 Av/W 57 St  
  21. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  22. E 57 St/3 Av
Review the QM16 Express route profile
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