Queens Bus Network Redesign: Q56 Local

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About the route

Changes to the Q56 take effect August 31, 2025.

The Q56 will maintain its existing routing between Jamaica and Broadway Junction.

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

Subway:
Bus: B12, B13, B20, B25, B83, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11, Q17, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q36, Q37, Q40, Q41, Q42, Q43, Q44-SBS, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q54, Q55, Q56, Q60, Q65, Q75, Q76, Q77, Q80, Q82, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q86, Q87, Q89, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q115

No changes are being made to hours of operation.

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
Q56	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	48	15	8	11	13	17	23
Saturdays	40	24	15	12	13	20	20
Sundays	48	24	20	18	16	20	26

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
Q56	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	48	13	8	11	13	17	23
Saturdays	40	24	15	12	13	20	20
Sundays	48	24	20	18	16	20	26