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QM36 Express

North Shore Towers - Midtown
Associated existing routes: QM36

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About the route

Changes to the QM36 take effect June 30, 2025.

The QM36 will maintain its existing routing between North Shore Towers and Midtown Manhattan. The route will no longer make stops west of 188 St, where other express bus services will still stop. AM peak frequencies will increase and service spans will change. 

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

Map of the QM36 in Queens with service between North Shore Tower in Glen Oaks and Midtown Manhattan via Marcus Av, Lakeville Rd, and Union Tpke.

Hours of operation

QM36

Existing: Westbound

New: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

New: Eastbound

Weekdays

6:40 AM - 7:45 AM

6:40 AM - 7:45 AM

5:15 PM - 6:20 PM

5:20 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturdays

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Sundays

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Frequency of service: New

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

QM36

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

20

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30

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n/a

Saturdays

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Sundays

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Frequency of service: Existing

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

QM36

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

24

n/a

30

n/a

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

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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 North Shore Towers
  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/Chevy Chase St  
  6. Union Tpke/193 St  
  7. Union Tpke/211 St  
  8. Union Tpke/Bell Blvd  
  9. Union Tpke/226 St  
  10. Union Tpke/234 St  
  11. Union Tpke/248 St  
  12. Union Tpke/252 St  
  13. Union Tpke/260 St  
  14. Union Tpke/265 St  
  15. Union Tpke/271 St  
  16. Lakeville Rd/LIJ Medical Center  
  17. Grand Central Pkwy/North Shore Towers  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. Grand Central Pkwy/North Shore Towers  
  2. Lakeville Rd/LIJ Medical Center  
  3. Union Tpke/Hewlett St  
  4. Union Tpke/265 St  
  5. Union Tpke/260 St  
  6. Union Tpke/Little Neck Pkwy  
  7. Union Tpke/248 St  
  8. Union Tpke/235 St  
  9. Union Tpke/226 St  
  10. Union Tpke/Bell Blvd  
  11. Union Tpke/211 St  
  12. Union Tpke/193 St  
  13. Union Tpke/187 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  14. 3 Av/E 38 St  
  15. 3 Av/E 43 St  
  16. 3 Av/E 51 St  
  17. 3 Av/E 55 St