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QM21 Express

Rochdale - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM21

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About the route

Changes to the QM21 take effect June 30, 2025.

The QM21 will maintain its existing routing between Rochdale and Midtown Manhattan. Peak frequencies will decrease slightly to match ridership patterns. 

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

Map of the QM21 in Queens with service between Rochdale and Midtown Manhattan via Bedell St, 137 Av, Guy Brewer Blvd, Linden Blvd, the Van Wick Expwy, and Queens 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.

QM21

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

36

n/a

36

60

60

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.

QM21

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

30

n/a

30

60

60

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 Rochdale
  1. E 23 St/Madison Av  
  2. Madison Av/E 27 St  
  3. Madison Av/E 33 St  
  4. Madison Av/E 38 St  
  5. Madison Av/E 45 St  
  6. Madison Av/E 49 St  
  7. Madison Av/E 55 St  
  8. E 57 St/3 Av  
  9. Queens Blvd/83 Av  
  10. Queens Blvd/Main St  
  11. Linden Blvd/142 St  
  12. Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvd  
  13. Guy R Brewer Blvd/Foch Blvd  
  14. Bedell St/127 Av  
  15. Bedell St/130 Av  
  16. Bedell St/133 Av  
  17. Bedell St/134 Rd  
  18. 176 St/137 Av  
  19. Guy R Brewer Blvd/137 Av  
  20. Guy R Brewer Blvd/130 Av  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. Bedell St/127 Av  
  2. Bedell St/130 Av  
  3. Bedell St/133 Av  
  4. Bedell St/134 Rd  
  5. 176 St/137 Av  
  6. Guy R Brewer Blvd/137 Av  
  7. Guy R Brewer Blvd/130 Av  
  8. Guy R Brewer Blvd/Foch Blvd  
  9. Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvd  
  10. Linden Blvd/142 St  
  11. Queens Blvd/Main St  
  12. Queens Blvd/Hoover Av  
  13. E 23 St/Madison Av  
  14. Madison Av/E 27 St  
  15. Madison Av/E 33 St  
  16. Madison Av/E 38 St  
  17. Madison Av/E 45 St  
  18. Madison Av/E 49 St  
  19. Madison Av/E 55 St  
  20. E 57 St/3 Av