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QM31 Express

Fresh Meadows - Midtown
Associated existing routes: QM31

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About the route

Changes to the QM31 take effect June 30, 2025.

The QM31 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 QM31 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. 3 Av/E 38 St  
  2. 3 Av/E 43 St  
  3. 3 Av/E 51 St  
  4. 3 Av/E 55 St  
  5. Union Tpke/Main St  
  6. Union Tpke/150 St  
  7. Union Tpke/Parsons Blvd  
  8. Union Tpke/164 St  
  9. Union Tpke/168 St  
  10. Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy  
  11. Union Tpke/Chevy Chase St  
  12. 188 St/73 Av  
  13. 188 St/69 Av  
  14. 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. 3 Av/E 38 St  
  12. 3 Av/E 43 St  
  13. 3 Av/E 51 St  
  14. 3 Av/E 55 St