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Q86 Rush

Rosedale - Laurelton - Jamaica
Associated existing routes: Q5, Q85

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About the route

New Q86 service starts June 29, 2025.

The new Q86 will combine the existing Q5 and Q85 Rosedale branches, creating new connections between Rosedale and Laurelton and bringing service further south. The route will have limited-stop Rush service along Merrick Blvd between Archer Av and Springfield Blvd, where the Q5 will serve local stops.

Connections

  • Subway:    
  • LIRR
  • Bus: Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q17, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q41, Q42, Q44-SBS, Q51, Q54, Q56, Q65, Q75, Q77, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q89, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q115
Map of the Q86 with service between Rosedale and Jamaica via 253 St, 149 Rd/149 Av, Brookville Blvd, 147 Av, 243 St, Francis Lewis Blvd, Brookville Blvd, Merrick Blvd, 168 St, and Archer Av.

Hours of operation

Q86

New

Weekdays

24 hours

Saturdays

6:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Sundays

6:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Frequency of service: New

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

Q86

Overnight

Early Morning

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

27

17

15

17

15

20

30

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

30

30

30

30

30

Sundays

n/a

n/a

30

30

30

30

30