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QM6 Express

North Shore Towers - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM6

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About the route

Changes to the QM6 take effect June 29, 2025.

The QM6 will maintain its existing routing. On weekdays, the route will run nonstop on Union Tpke west of 188 St, where other express bus services will still stop. Service spans will be adjusted to match ridership patterns but the number of QM6 trips will stay the same. 

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

Map of the QM6 in Queens with service between North Shore Towers and Midtown via North Shore Towers Blvd, Marcus Av, Lakeville Rd, and Union Tpke.

Hours of operation

QM6

Existing: Westbound

New: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

New: Eastbound

Weekdays

5:45 AM - 9:30 PM

5:45 AM - 9:30 PM

8:05 AM - 12:30 AM

8:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Saturdays

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

7:10 AM - 10:10 PM

8:30 AM - 11:30 PM

8:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Sundays

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

8:15 AM - 9:15 PM

9:30 AM - 10:30 PM

9:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Frequency of service: New

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

QM6

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

16

45

30

40

60

Saturdays

60

60

60

60

60

Sundays

60

60

60

60

60

Frequency of service: Existing

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

QM6

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

16

60

30

40

60

Saturdays

60

60

60

60

60

Sundays

60

60

60

60

60

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. 6 Av/W 36 St 
  2. 6 Av/W 42 St 
  3. 6 Av/W 45 St 
  4. 6 Av/W 49 St
  5. 6 Av/W 55 St
  6. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  7. E 57 St/Lexington Av  
  8. Union Tpke/Main St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  9. Union Tpke/150 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  10. Union Tpke/Parsons Blvd (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  11. Union Tpke/164 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  12. Union Tpke/168 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  13. Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  14. Union Tpke/Chevy Chase St  
  15. Union Tpke/193 St  
  16. Union Tpke/211 St  
  17. Union Tpke/Bell Blvd  
  18. Union Tpke/226 St  
  19. Union Tpke/234 St  
  20. Union Tpke/248 St  
  21. Union Tpke/252 St  
  22. Union Tpke/260 St  
  23. Union Tpke/265 St  
  24. Union Tpke/271 St  
  25. Lakeville Rd/LIJ Medical Center  
  26. 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. Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  15. Union Tpke/168 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  16. Union Tpke/164 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  17. Union Tpke/Parsons Blvd (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  18. Union Tpke/153 St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  19. Union Tpke/Main St (Stop will still be served on the weekend)
  20. E 34 St/3 Av  
  21. E 34 St/Park Av  
  22. W 34 St/5 Av  
  23. 6 Av/W 36 St  
  24. 6 Av/W 42 St  
  25. 6 Av/W 45 St  
  26. 6 Av/W 49 St  
  27. 6 Av/W 55 St  
  28. E 57 St/Madison Av  
  29. E 57 St/Lexington Av