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QM63 Express

Rosedale - Midtown
Associated existing routes: X63

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About the route

The X63 becomes the QM63 on June 30, 2025.

The X63 will be renamed the QM63. In Queens, the QM63 will be rerouted to use 249 St instead of Sunrise Hwy in both directions to avoid a difficult turn. Midtown-bound QM63 trips will make stops on 23 St, Madison Av, and 57 St. Service on 3 and 5 Avs will be discontinued. The Queens-bound QM63 routing in Manhattan will not change. Peak frequency will decrease slightly, and service spans will change in response to low ridership.

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

Map of the QM63 in Queens with service between Rosedale and Midtown Manhattan via 149 Av, Francis Lewis Blvd, 249 St, Hook Creek Blvd, Merrick Blvd, Linden Blvd, Van Wyck Expwy, and Queens Blvd. In Rosedale, service on 259 St, 148 Av, and the Sunrise Hwy is discontinued.

Hours of operation

QM63

Existing: Westbound

New: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

New: Eastbound

Weekdays

5:21 AM - 8:10 AM

5:20 AM - 8:15 AM

3:49 PM - 7:00 PM

3:50 PM - 7:00 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.

QM63

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

23

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20

60

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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.

QM63

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

20

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18

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Saturdays

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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 Rosedale
  1. E 23 St/1 Av  
  2. E 23 St/Lexington Av  
  3. Madison Av/E 25 St  
  4. Madison Av/E 29 St  
  5. Madison Av/E 33 St  
  6. Madison Av/E 40 St  
  7. Madison Av/E 49 St  
  8. Madison Av/E 54 St  
  9. E 57 St/3 Av  
  10. Queens Blvd/Union Tpke  
  11. Queens Blvd/83 Av (Added at existing bus stop)
  12. Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy  
  13. Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvd  
  14. Linden Blvd/Guy R Brewer Blvd  
  15. Merrick Blvd/Linden Blvd  
  16. Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd  
  17. Merrick Blvd/130 Rd  
  18. Merrick Blvd/Springfield Blvd  
  19. Merrick Blvd/224 St  
  20. Merrick Blvd/233 St  
  21. Merrick Blvd/243 St  
  22. Merrick Blvd/Hook Creek Blvd  
  23. Hook Creek Blvd/136 Av (Added at existing bus stop)
  24. Hook Creek Blvd/Sunrise Hwy (Added at existing bus stop)
  25. Francis Lewis Blvd/Caney Ln (New stop)
  26. Francis Lewis Blvd/255 St  
  27. Francis Lewis Blvd/148 Av  
  28. 149 Av/257 St  
  29. 253 St/149 Av  
Westbound to Midtown
  1. 149 Av/253 St  
  2. 149 Av/257 St  
  3. Francis Lewis Blvd/147 Dr  
  4. Francis Lewis Blvd/256 St  
  5. Francis Lewis Blvd/249 St (New stop)
  6. Hook Creek Blvd/N Conduit Av  
  7. Hook Creek Blvd/136 Av (Added at existing bus stop)
  8. Merrick Blvd/Hook Creek Blvd  
  9. Merrick Blvd/242 St  
  10. Merrick Blvd/233 St  
  11. Merrick Blvd/224 St  
  12. Merrick Blvd/Ridgedale St  
  13. Merrick Blvd/Farmers Blvd  
  14. Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd  
  15. Linden Blvd/Merrick Blvd  
  16. Linden Blvd/Guy R Brewer Blvd  
  17. Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvd  
  18. Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy  
  19. Queens Blvd/Hoover Av  
  20. Queens Blvd/78 Av  
  21. E 23 St/2 Av (Added at existing bus stop)
  22. E 23 St/Lexington Av (Added at existing bus stop)
  23. Madison Av/E 25 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  24. Madison Av/E 29 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  25. Madison Av/E 33 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  26. Madison Av/E 40 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  27. Madison Av/E 49 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  28. Madison Av/E 54 St (Added at existing bus stop)
  29. E 57 St/3 Av (Added at existing bus stop)