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QM17 Express

Rockaways East - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM17

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About the route

Changes to the QM17 take effect September 2, 2025.

The QM17 will maintain its existing routing between the Rockaways and Midtown Manhattan. Peak frequencies will decrease slightly and service spans will be adjusted to match ridership patterns. 

Map of the QM17 in Queens with service between the Rockaways East and Midtown Manhattan via Beach 20 St/Beach 19 St, Seagirt Blvd, Beach Channel Dr, Rockaway Beach Blvd, and Cross Bay Blvd.

Hours of operation

QM17

Existing: Westbound

New: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

New: Eastbound

Weekdays

5:45 AM - 8:00 AM

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 AM - 8:00 AM

3:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Frequency of service: New

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

QM17

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

30

n/a

34

60

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Frequency of service: Existing

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

QM17

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

26

n/a

30

60

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 East
  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/Beach 92 St  
  15. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 79 St  
  16. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 67 St  
  17. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 56 St  
  18. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 44 St  
  19. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 35 St  
  20. Seagirt Blvd/Beach 29 St  
  21. Seagirt Blvd/Crest Rd  
  22. Beach 19 St/Seagirt Blvd  
  23. Beach 19 St/Gateway Blvd  
  24. Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  25. Beach 21 St/Mott Av  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. Beach 21 St/Mott Av  
  2. Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av  
  3. Beach 20 St/Brookhaven Av  
  4. Beach 20 St/Seagirt Blvd  
  5. Seagirt Blvd/Crest Rd  
  6. Seagirt Blvd/Beach 29 St  
  7. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 36 St  
  8. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 44 St  
  9. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St  
  10. Beach Channel Dr/Beach 67 St  
  11. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 77 St  
  12. Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St  
  13. Cross Bay Blvd/E 16 Rd  
  14. Cross Bay Blvd/Noel Rd  
  15. Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av  
  16. Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av  
  17. E 34 St/3 Av  
  18. E 34 St/Park Av  
  19. W 34 St/5 Av  
  20. 6 Av/W 38 St  
  21. 6 Av/W 44 St  
  22. 6 Av/W 51 St  
  23. 6 Av/W 57 St  
  24. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  25. E 57 St/3 Av  
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