Route QM15 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map

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MTA Express Bus • Schedule Effective September 6, 2026

QM15 at a Glance: Lindenwood / Howard Beach ↔ Midtown Manhattan

The QM15 bus is an MTA Bus Company express route linking Lindenwood and Howard Beach in Queens with Midtown Manhattan. It runs through the Woodhaven Boulevard corridor and serves Midtown stops along East 34th Street, 6th Avenue and East 57th Street.

The important 2026 detail: all Saturday QM15 trips extend to Beach Channel Drive/Beach 54th Street in Arverne, and weekday evening Queens-bound trips departing Manhattan from about 8:15 PM onward also extend there. Most other weekday trips use the Lindenwood/Howard Beach terminal area.

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Route QM15
Agency MTA Bus Company
Route type Express bus
Regular fare $7.25
Schedule effective September 6, 2026
Quick answer

What Riders Need to Know Before Taking the QM15

Queens → Midtown Weekday service begins early in the morning from the Lindenwood/Howard Beach area. The timetable’s first listed weekday departure from 102 St/157 Av is 5:20 AM.
Midtown → Queens Weekday Manhattan departures begin at 10:00 AM from E 34 St/3 Av and continue into late evening.
Saturday Saturday service runs hourly and is extended between Manhattan and Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St in Arverne.
Sunday The September 2026 timetable shows no regular Sunday QM15 service.
Do not confuse QM15 with Q15 or M15. QM15 is the Queens–Midtown express bus. Q15 is a Flushing–Beechhurst local route, while M15/M15-SBS operate on First and Second Avenues in Manhattan.

QM15 Rider Guide

Current timetable

QM15 First Bus, Last Bus & Main Service Hours

The current MTA timetable is effective September 6, 2026. Times below refer to terminal or major timepoint departures, not every individual bus stop. Your stop will normally be several minutes later.

Weekday • Queens → Midtown 5:20 AM → 6:00 PM Listed departures from 102 St/157 Av

The first listed weekday trip leaves 102 St/157 Av at 5:20 AM and reaches E 57 St/3 Av at about 6:24 AM. The last listed Queens departure is 6:00 PM, reaching E 57 St/3 Av at about 7:09 PM.

Weekday • Midtown → Queens 10:00 AM → 11:17 PM Departures from E 34 St/3 Av

The first listed weekday Manhattan departure is 10:00 AM. The final listed departure is 11:17 PM. Evening trips beginning around 8:15 PM extend farther south to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St.

Saturday • Arverne → Midtown 6:30 AM → 5:30 PM Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St departures

Saturday Queens-to-Manhattan service runs about once per hour. The 6:30 AM departure reaches E 57 St/3 Av around 8:07 AM.

Saturday • Midtown → Arverne 8:40 AM → 7:40 PM E 34 St/3 Av departures

Saturday trips from Manhattan run approximately hourly through the evening and continue to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St.

Important: these are terminal/timepoint hours, not a guaranteed arrival for every stop. Traffic on Queens streets and in Midtown can materially change actual travel time. Use MTA Bus Time before leaving.
Open the official QM15 timetable →
Weekday / weekend

QM15 Weekday, Saturday & Sunday Service

Weekdays

Service operates in both directions, with the strongest frequency during traditional commuter periods.

Queens-bound trips from Manhattan beginning around 8:15 PM extend to Arverne.

Saturday

Regular Saturday service runs approximately hourly.

All scheduled Saturday QM15 trips operate between Manhattan and Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St.

Sunday

The September 6, 2026 timetable shows no regular Sunday QM15 service.

Plan another MTA route before traveling on Sunday.

How often the QM15 runs

QM15 Frequency Changes Through the Day

The QM15 is not an evenly spaced all-day route. Weekday service becomes much more frequent during commuter periods, while midday and Saturday trips are generally farther apart.

Weekday AM peak ~3–15 min
Weekday midday ~60 min
Weekday PM peak ~10–30 min
Saturday ~60 min
Frequency is not perfectly uniform. The official timetable contains irregular intervals, particularly around the start and end of peak periods. Check your exact departure rather than assuming the next bus is always the same number of minutes away.
Approximate ride time

How Long Does the QM15 Take?

Lindenwood / Howard Beach → Midtown Plan roughly 60–75 minutes on many scheduled trips between the Lindenwood/Howard Beach timepoints and E 57 St.
Arverne → Midtown Saturday trips from Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St can take roughly 90–100 minutes end-to-end.
Traffic buffer Add extra time for Midtown congestion, weather, crashes, construction, special events, and Queens arterial traffic.
Practical tip: for a work appointment, train connection, airport connection, or medical appointment, do not plan around the published arrival minute alone. Build at least a 15–20 minute buffer during busy periods.
Stops & route pattern

QM15 Major Stops from Queens to Midtown

Queens → Woodhaven Boulevard → Midtown Manhattan
1 Beach 54 St
Saturday / late PM extension 2 102 St / 157 Av 3 157 Av / Cross Bay 4 Cross Bay / Rockaway 5 Woodhaven / Jamaica 6 E 34 St / 3 Av 7 6 Av Midtown 8 E 57 St / 3 Av
Toward Midtown 57 St via 6 Av
  • 102 St / 157 Av
  • 157 Av / Cohancy St
  • 157 Av / Cross Bay Blvd
  • 84 St / 155 Av
  • Cross Bay Blvd / Rockaway Blvd
  • Woodhaven Blvd / 101 Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Atlantic Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Jamaica Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Metropolitan Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Alderton St
  • E 34 St / 3 Av
  • W 34 St / 5 Av
  • 6 Av / W 38 St
  • 6 Av / W 44 St
  • 6 Av / W 51 St
  • 6 Av / W 57 St
  • E 57 St / Madison Av
  • E 57 St / 3 Av
Toward Lindenwood / extended Arverne trips
  • E 34 St / 3 Av
  • E 34 St / Park Av
  • W 34 St / 5 Av
  • 6 Av / W 38 St
  • 6 Av / W 44 St
  • 6 Av / W 51 St
  • 6 Av / W 57 St
  • E 57 St / Madison Av
  • E 57 St / 3 Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / 61 Rd
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Metropolitan Av
  • Woodhaven Blvd / Jamaica Av
  • Cross Bay Blvd / 107 Av
  • 155 Av / 89 St
  • 157 Av / Cross Bay Blvd
  • 102 St / 157 Av
  • Rockaway Beach Blvd / Beach 92 St*
  • Beach Channel Dr / Beach 67 St*
  • Beach Channel Dr / Beach 54 St*

*Served by the trips that extend to Arverne.

Headsign check: use the bus destination sign, not only “QM15.” Midtown-bound buses are shown as MIDTOWN 57 ST via 6 AV. Queens-bound Bus Time listings may show LINDENWOOD CROSS BAY BL via WOODHAVN BL, while selected extended trips continue farther south.
Boarding-area map

Lindenwood / Howard Beach QM15 Area Map

The intersection around 157 Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard is an important QM15 terminal/timepoint area in Queens. Use the official MTA map and Bus Time stop list for the exact boarding side.

  • Confirm whether you are traveling toward Midtown or Queens.
  • Check the exact stop pole before waiting.
  • Use the MTA app or Bus Time to confirm your live bus.
  • Extended Arverne trips may continue beyond this area.
  • Return-trip stops may be on a different street side.
  • Do not use a Google Maps pin as the final timetable source.
Ticket price & payment

QM15 Express Bus Fare in 2026

Regular express fare $7.25 One QM15 express-bus ride

The MTA express-bus fare increased to $7.25 beginning January 4, 2026.

Reduced express fare $3.60 Eligible riders • off-peak only

Reduced express-bus fare is available to qualifying seniors and customers with disabilities outside weekday peak periods.

OMNY express fare cap $67 Rolling seven-day express-bus cap

Customers using eligible OMNY payment consistently can reach the express-bus rolling seven-day fare cap.

Contactless card Tap an accepted contactless debit, credit, prepaid, or pre-tax card at the OMNY reader.
Phone or wearable Apple Pay, Google Wallet and other supported contactless wallets can be used through OMNY.
OMNY card Load value to an OMNY card and tap the same card for each trip when working toward fare-cap benefits.
Express-bus payment differs from a local bus. QM15 is an express route and charges the express fare. If you normally ride local buses or the subway, do not assume the $3.00 local fare applies.
Reduced-fare peak restriction: MTA policy does not offer the express-bus reduced fare during weekday peak periods of approximately 6–10 AM and 3–7 PM.
Live QM15 Bus

How to Check the Next QM15 in Real Time

The printed schedule is not the same as the live arrival. MTA Bus Time uses vehicle-location information to show buses approaching specific stops. Traffic, detours, layovers and service disruptions can change the live prediction.

1
Open Bus Time

Use the official MTA Bus Time website or the MTA app.

2
Search QM15

Do not search Q15 or M15 by mistake.

3
Pick direction

Select Midtown or Lindenwood/Queens.

4
Select stop

Match the exact intersection or stop code.

5
Recheck

Refresh shortly before you walk to the stop.

Service alerts

Check Same-Day QM15 Delays & Detours

QM15 travels through busy Midtown streets and major Queens corridors, so scheduled times can change because of congestion, construction, crashes, street closures, special events or temporary stop changes.

Midtown congestion E 34 St, Sixth Avenue and E 57 St can experience substantial traffic delays.
Temporary stop changes MTA may relocate or bypass a stop during street work or events.
Live prediction changes Bus Time estimates may move forward or backward as vehicle conditions change.
Check immediately before travel Alert information is dynamic. Do not rely on an alert check performed hours or days earlier.
Alerts reviewed: October 2, 2026. No claim of “normal service” is made here because MTA bus conditions can change during the day. Check Bus Time and the MTA planned-service-change page immediately before departure.

Check MTA planned service changes →

Important 2026 pattern

When Does the QM15 Extend to Arverne?

Saturday All scheduled Saturday QM15 trips run between Manhattan and Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St, allowing a one-seat ride to and from the Arverne area.
Weekday evening toward Queens Queens-bound trips departing Manhattan beginning around 8:15 PM continue to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St.
Other weekday periods Most weekday QM15 trips terminate in the Lindenwood/Howard Beach area rather than continuing through the full Rockaway extension.
Need Rockaway service when QM15 does not extend? Check the QM16 or QM17 for portions of the Cross Bay Boulevard corridor. For Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach Channel Drive, check QM17 and other current MTA alternatives.
Holiday schedule

QM15 Holiday Service Rules

Holiday QM15 service
New Year’s Day No service
Memorial Day No service
Independence Day Saturday schedule
Labor Day No service
Thanksgiving Day No service
Christmas Day No service
Presidents Day Saturday schedule
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special schedule — check MTA
Friday after Thanksgiving Special schedule — check MTA
Accessible travel

QM15 Accessibility & Wheelchair Boarding

MTA reports that its bus fleet is fully wheelchair accessible. Coach-style express buses use wheelchair lifts, and buses include securement equipment and priority seating.

Wheelchair lift Coach-style express buses use a lift for wheelchair boarding.
Securement area The bus operator assists with required wheelchair securement.
Priority seating Priority seating is provided for customers who need it.
Stop accessibility A bus can be accessible while a particular curb or temporary stop is difficult to use. Check conditions before travel.
Accessibility planning tip: if you need a lift, additional boarding time, or help identifying the correct stop, arrive early and allow extra connection time.
Transfers & Midtown connections

Useful Manhattan Connection Areas

E 34 St / 3 Av Useful for East Midtown destinations and connections around the 34th Street corridor.
W 34 St / 5 Av Convenient for the Herald Square / Fifth Avenue area and nearby subway services.
6 Av Midtown QM15 stops at W 38 St, W 44 St, W 51 St and W 57 St, providing access to major Midtown destinations.
E 57 St / Madison Av Useful for the Madison Avenue and Upper Midtown business district.
E 57 St / 3 Av A principal Midtown terminal/timepoint for QM15 service.
Transfer planning Use the same OMNY payment method consistently and check current MTA transfer rules when connecting to another bus or subway.
Local rider tips

Practical QM15 Tips That Save Time

  • Arrive about 5–10 minutes before a normal scheduled stop time.
  • Use a 10–15 minute buffer when boarding at an unfamiliar Midtown stop.
  • Check the destination sign before boarding; QM15 runs in two directions.
  • Do not mistake Q15, M15 or M15-SBS for QM15.
  • Have OMNY/contactless payment ready before boarding.
  • Check whether your Queens-bound trip terminates in Lindenwood or continues to Arverne.
  • For a Saturday Rockaway-area trip, verify Beach 54 St service before leaving.
  • Plan the return trip before traveling because the last bus differs by direction.
  • Use live Bus Time rather than relying only on a screenshot of a timetable.
  • Leave additional time when Midtown has major events or street closures.
Official sources

QM15 Official MTA Tools

QM15 Timetable

Current schedule effective September 6, 2026, including weekday and Saturday timepoints, stops, holiday rules and fare notes.

Official QM15 Timetable
MTA Bus Time — QM15

Use this for estimated/live bus arrivals, route direction, individual stops and vehicle locations.

Track QM15 Live
MTA Planned Service Changes

Check upcoming bus detours, stop changes and planned disruptions before travel.

Check Service Changes
MTA Fare Information

Confirm express-bus fare rules, OMNY, reduced fare and future payment-policy changes.

MTA Fare Information
OMNY

Learn about contactless payment, OMNY cards and supported payment options.

OMNY Official Site
MTA Accessibility

Official accessible-travel guidance for buses, subways and Access-A-Ride.

Accessibility Information
Data review: schedule and route information on this guide was reviewed October 2, 2026. Always use MTA Bus Time for the final same-day check because live arrivals and service alerts can change after publication.
FAQs

QM15 Bus Schedule FAQs

What is the QM15 bus route?

The QM15 is an MTA Bus Company express route connecting Lindenwood and Howard Beach in Queens with Midtown Manhattan via the Woodhaven Boulevard corridor and Midtown streets including East 34th Street, Sixth Avenue and East 57th Street.

What time does the QM15 start on weekdays?

The September 6, 2026 timetable lists the first weekday Midtown-bound departure from 102 St/157 Av at 5:20 AM. Manhattan-to-Queens service begins later, with a first listed departure from E 34 St/3 Av at 10:00 AM.

What time is the last QM15 bus?

The last weekday Queens-to-Midtown departure listed from 102 St/157 Av is 6:00 PM. The final Manhattan-to-Queens departure listed from E 34 St/3 Av is 11:17 PM. The exact last bus at an intermediate stop will be different.

Does the QM15 run on Saturday?

Yes. Saturday QM15 service runs approximately hourly. All scheduled Saturday trips extend between Manhattan and Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St in Arverne.

Does the QM15 run on Sunday?

No regular Sunday QM15 service is shown in the MTA timetable effective September 6, 2026.

How much is the QM15 bus fare?

The regular MTA express-bus fare is $7.25 in 2026. Eligible seniors and customers with qualifying disabilities can use the $3.60 reduced express fare during eligible off-peak periods.

Can I use OMNY on the QM15?

Yes. MTA buses have OMNY readers. Riders can use an accepted contactless bank card, smartphone or wearable wallet, or an OMNY card.

How can I track the QM15 bus live?

Open MTA Bus Time, search QM15, select the correct direction, choose your exact stop, and review the predicted arrival. Refresh again before walking to the stop because predictions can change.

Does the QM15 go to the Rockaways?

Selected service does. All Saturday QM15 trips extend to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St, and weekday evening Queens-bound trips beginning around 8:15 PM also extend to the Arverne area. Most other weekday trips terminate farther north.

How long does the QM15 take from Queens to Manhattan?

Many Lindenwood/Howard Beach-to-Midtown scheduled trips are roughly 60–75 minutes. Trips beginning or ending at the Beach 54 St extension can approach 90–100 minutes. Actual travel time can increase because of traffic and detours.

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