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QM44 Express

Electchester - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM44

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About the route

Changes to the QM44 take effect June 30, 2025.

The QM44 will maintain its existing routing between Electchester and Midtown Manhattan. AM peak frequencies will decrease due to low ridership. 

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

Map of QM44 in Queens with service between Electchester and Midtown Manhattan via 164 St, Jewel Av/69 Rd, 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.

QM44

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

36

n/a

45

n/a

n/a

Saturdays

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n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

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Frequency of service: Existing

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

QM44

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

30

n/a

45

n/a

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

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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 Electchester
  1. 3 Av/E 39 St  
  2. 3 Av/E 43 St  
  3. 3 Av/E 51 St  
  4. 3 Av/E 55 St  
  5. Jewel Av/Queens Blvd  
  6. Jewel Av/108 St  
  7. Jewel Av/112 St  
  8. Jewel Av/136 St  
  9. Jewel Av/Main St  
  10. Jewel Av/150 St  
  11. Jewel Av/Kissena Blvd  
  12. Jewel Av/Parsons Blvd  
  13. 164 St/Jewel Av  
  14. 164 St/Horace Harding Expwy  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. 164 St/Horace Harding Expwy  
  2. 164 St/69 Av  
  3. Jewel Av/161 St  
  4. Jewel Av/Parsons Blvd  
  5. Jewel Av/Kissena Blvd  
  6. Jewel Av/150 St  
  7. Jewel Av/Main St  
  8. Jewel Av/136 St  
  9. 69 Rd/112 St  
  10. 69 Rd/108 St  
  11. 69 Rd/Queens Blvd  
  12. 3 Av/E 39 St  
  13. 3 Av/E 43 St  
  14. 3 Av/E 51 St  
  15. 3 Av/E 55 St