Route Q43 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map

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MTA Queens · Q43 Rush · Official 2026 Timetable

Q43 Bus Schedule: Jamaica to Floral Park, Times, Stops & Map

The Q43 runs between Jamaica and Floral Park along Sutphin Boulevard and Hillside Avenue in Queens. It operates seven days a week, including overnight, and connects eastern Queens neighborhoods with Jamaica’s subway, LIRR and JFK AirTrain connections.

The most important change for riders is the Q43 Rush stopping pattern. The 2025 Queens Bus Network Redesign removed several former local stops, while the separate Q43 Limited designation was discontinued.

This guide uses the MTA timetable effective June 28, 2026 and covers actual weekday and weekend examples, all 23 stops in each direction, fares, transfers, live tracking, accessibility and practical local boarding advice.

Bus Timetable Stops & Map Fare & OMNY Live Arrivals
Bus operator MTA New York City Transit
Route Q43 Floral Park–Jamaica
Current pattern Rush stops only
Regular fare $3.00
Timetable effective June 28, 2026
Direct answer

What Is the Q43 Bus Schedule in 2026?

The Q43 operates 24-hour service between Jamaica and Floral Park. It makes Rush stops on Hillside Avenue and has weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules.

Its timetable includes much more frequent service during weekday commuting periods than overnight. The exact departure depends on direction and boarding stop.

Weekday AM peak ~4 min MTA redesign target frequency in the peak direction
Weekday midday ~8 min MTA redesign target frequency
Saturday midday ~12 min MTA redesign target frequency
Sunday midday ~15 min MTA redesign target frequency
Frequency is not a fixed departure time. These figures come from the MTA’s redesign service targets. Actual trips vary by direction, time period, traffic and service changes. Use the June 28, 2026 PDF for scheduled timepoints and MTA Bus Time for your exact stop.

Open the current official Q43 timetable .

Important route change

Q43 Rush Service: What Changed in the Queens Bus Redesign?

Starting June 29, 2025, the Q43 changed to the new Rush stopping pattern under the Queens Bus Network Redesign. The route kept its general Jamaica–Floral Park alignment, but some former local stops were removed.

The old separate Q43 Limited service was discontinued. The current Q43 timetable states that all trips make Rush stops only.

Current Q43 Rush

Fewer stops along Hillside Avenue
  • Runs between Jamaica and Floral Park.
  • Operates every day, including overnight.
  • Serves designated Rush stops.
  • Uses the current MTA schedule and stop list.

Former Q43 Limited

Separate LTD designation discontinued
  • Older local and limited timetables are outdated.
  • Some former Q43 stops were removed.
  • Older stop maps may show incorrect boarding points.
  • Local alternatives may be better for skipped stops.

Examples of Stops Removed From Q43 Service

The MTA’s redesign stop tables identify several locations removed to create nonstop Rush sections. Examples include:

  • Sutphin Boulevard / 89th Avenue
  • Hillside Avenue / 150th Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 162nd Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 166th Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 182nd Place
  • Hillside Avenue / 184th Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 187th Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 191st Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 193rd Street
  • Hillside Avenue / 195th Place

This is a selection of documented changes, not a complete list of removed stops. The current stop list further below is the one to use for boarding.

What If Your Former Q43 Stop Is No Longer Served?

The MTA identifies the Q1, Q3 and Q76 as local-service alternatives along relevant sections of Hillside Avenue. These services do not have identical destinations, so compare the complete journey before boarding.

For Jamaica-area passengers, the Q3 bus schedule and its Hillside Avenue connections can help identify a nearby local alternative. Check its own route map because the Q3 continues toward a different destination.

Important for returning riders If you used Q43 regularly before June 2025, do not rely on the old bus stop. The redesign may have changed where you need to stand even though the main road and route number remain the same.

Read the official MTA Q43 redesign and stop-change details .

Q43 Bus Schedule Guide

Official June 28, 2026 timetable

Q43 Weekday Bus Schedule: Jamaica to Floral Park

The following table contains selected complete trips from the MTA’s June 28, 2026 timetable. Each row follows one scheduled bus through five major timepoints.

All times are in New York local time. Morning departures below are marked AM.

Jamaica Archer / Sutphin Hillside / 180 St Francis Lewis Blvd Springfield Blvd Floral Park / 267 St
4:05 AM 4:17 AM 4:24 AM 4:30 AM 4:42 AM
4:45 AM 4:57 AM 5:04 AM 5:10 AM 5:22 AM
5:20 AM 5:34 AM 5:41 AM 5:47 AM 5:59 AM
6:05 AM 6:19 AM 6:26 AM 6:32 AM 6:47 AM
7:04 AM 7:21 AM 7:30 AM 7:37 AM 7:52 AM
10:00 AM 10:16 AM 10:23 AM 10:29 AM 10:44 AM

Selected weekday examples from MTA Q43 PDF, effective June 28, 2026. These are not all departures. Special Monday and non-Monday notes apply to certain overnight trips.

Q43 Weekday Schedule: Floral Park to Jamaica

Westbound buses start at Hillside Avenue/268th Street and continue toward the Archer Avenue/Sutphin Boulevard terminal in Jamaica.

Floral Park / 268 St Springfield Blvd Hillside / 205 St Hillside / 179 Pl Jamaica Archer / Sutphin
4:05 AM 4:17 AM 4:23 AM 4:31 AM 4:43 AM
5:22 AM 5:34 AM 5:40 AM 5:47 AM 6:03 AM
6:10 AM 6:23 AM 6:29 AM 6:36 AM 6:52 AM
7:02 AM 7:15 AM 7:21 AM 7:28 AM 7:44 AM
8:08 AM 8:21 AM 8:27 AM 8:34 AM 8:50 AM
How to read the schedule correctly Read across one row to follow the same bus. Do not combine the departure from one row with the arrival shown on a different row. For stops between published timepoints, use MTA Bus Time.

View the complete official Q43 timetable .

Saturday, Sunday and overnight schedules

Q43 Saturday and Sunday Bus Times

The Q43 operates on both Saturday and Sunday. The June 28, 2026 MTA timetable publishes separate tables for each day.

Selected Weekend Morning Trips

Service day Direction Terminal departure Opposite terminal arrival Scheduled duration
Saturday Jamaica → Floral Park 6:15 AM 6:52 AM 37 minutes
Saturday Jamaica → Floral Park 7:02 AM 7:39 AM 37 minutes
Saturday Floral Park → Jamaica 6:15 AM 6:55 AM 40 minutes
Sunday Jamaica → Floral Park 6:05 AM 6:44 AM 39 minutes
Sunday Floral Park → Jamaica 6:15 AM 6:55 AM 40 minutes

These are selected MTA scheduled trips, not the complete weekend timetable or real-time vehicle arrival estimates.

Does the Q43 Run After Midnight?

Yes. The Q43 is a 24-hour route, and the official PDF includes departures during overnight hours.

For example, weekday eastbound trips from Jamaica include scheduled departures around 1:55 AM, 2:40 AM, 3:25 AM and 4:05 AM.

Overnight gaps can be much wider than daytime intervals. You should also check the correct calendar date when traveling shortly after midnight.

Monday versus non-Monday overnight service The official Q43 timetable uses “Mon” and “xMon” reference notes for certain after-midnight trips. “Mon” means a trip runs only on Mondays; “xMon” means it does not run on Mondays. These notes matter when planning a trip around midnight.

Q43 Holiday Schedule Rules

The official 2026 Q43 PDF identifies the following holiday operating patterns:

Holiday Scheduled service pattern
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Sunday schedule
Independence Day and Presidents Day Saturday schedule
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas week Reduced weekday schedule
Other days Normally weekday service unless otherwise announced

Holiday service may be changed by special notices. Check the MTA website for your actual travel date.

Frequency and journey duration

How Often Does the Q43 Bus Run?

The MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign published target average intervals by service period. These are useful for understanding the intended service level, but actual scheduled departures should be checked in the current timetable.

Time period Weekday Saturday Sunday
AM peak, 6–9 AM 4 min 13 min 15 min
Midday, 9 AM–3 PM 8 min 12 min 15 min
PM peak, 3–7 PM 6 min 12 min 15 min
Evening, 7–9 PM 9 min 15 min 15 min
Late evening, 9 PM–midnight 16 min 23 min 23 min
Overnight, midnight–4 AM 40 min 34 min 40 min

Source: MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign final plan. Figures are published planned average headways in the peak direction, not a live guarantee or an exact description of every November 2026 departure.

Visual Guide: When Q43 Service Is Most Frequent

Peak commute Very frequent
Midday Frequent
Evening Less frequent
Overnight Longer waits

Relative illustration based on MTA’s service-frequency planning figures. Not a live performance chart.

How Long Does the Q43 Take?

Early weekday eastbound 37 min 4:05 AM Jamaica departure to 4:42 AM Floral Park arrival.
Weekday commute example 48 min 7:04 AM Jamaica departure to 7:52 AM Floral Park arrival.
Sunday morning example 39 min 6:05 AM Jamaica departure to 6:44 AM Floral Park arrival.

These durations show that a trip along the same route can take different amounts of time depending on the service period.

Riders traveling only part of the corridor should use their own boarding and exit stops rather than the full end-to-end duration.

Complete direction-specific stop lists

Q43 Bus Stops: Jamaica to Floral Park

Current MTA-derived stop data lists 23 stops in each direction. The stop names and street sides are not identical on the outbound and return journeys.

Eastbound route overview
1 Archer / Sutphin
2 Parsons Blvd
3 169th Street
4 Francis Lewis
5 Springfield Blvd
6 Little Neck Pkwy
7 Floral Park

Route diagram shows the general stop sequence. It is not geographically scaled and does not represent every local street intersection.

All 23 Eastbound Q43 Stops

Jamaica and Central Hillside Avenue
  1. Archer Avenue / Sutphin Boulevard
  2. Sutphin Boulevard / Jamaica Avenue
  3. Sutphin Boulevard / Hillside Avenue
  4. Hillside Avenue / Parsons Boulevard
  5. Hillside Avenue / 163rd Street
  6. Hillside Avenue / 169th Street
  7. Hillside Avenue / 180th Street
  8. Hillside Avenue / 189th Street
  9. Hillside Avenue / Francis Lewis Boulevard
  10. Hillside Avenue / 212th Street
  11. Hillside Avenue / Springfield Boulevard
Queens Village, Bellerose and Floral Park
  1. Hillside Avenue / 88th Avenue
  2. Hillside Avenue / 231st Street
  3. Hillside Avenue / Winchester Boulevard
  4. Hillside Avenue / 235th Street
  5. Hillside Avenue / 239th Street
  6. Hillside Avenue / Commonwealth Boulevard
  7. Hillside Avenue / 250th Street
  8. Hillside Avenue / Little Neck Parkway
  9. Hillside Avenue / 256th Street
  10. Hillside Avenue / 261st Street
  11. Hillside Avenue / 264th Street
  12. Hillside Avenue / 267th Street

Westbound Q43: Floral Park to Jamaica

Return direction overview
1 268th Street
2 Little Neck Pkwy
3 Springfield Blvd
4 205th Street
5 169th Street
6 Parsons Blvd
7 Archer / Sutphin
Show all 23 westbound Q43 stops
  1. Hillside Avenue / 268th Street
  2. Hillside Avenue / 264th Street
  3. Hillside Avenue / 261st Street
  4. Hillside Avenue / 258th Street
  5. Hillside Avenue / Little Neck Parkway
  6. Hillside Avenue / 248th Street
  7. Hillside Avenue / Commonwealth Boulevard
  8. Hillside Avenue / 240th Street
  9. Hillside Avenue / 235th Court
  10. Hillside Avenue / Winchester Boulevard
  11. Hillside Avenue / 231st Street
  12. Hillside Avenue / Manor Road
  13. Hillside Avenue / Springfield Boulevard
  14. Hillside Avenue / 212th Street
  15. Hillside Avenue / 205th Street
  16. Hillside Avenue / 188th Street
  17. Hillside Avenue / 179th Place
  18. Hillside Avenue / 169th Street
  19. Hillside Avenue / 164th Street
  20. Hillside Avenue / Parsons Boulevard
  21. Sutphin Boulevard / Hillside Avenue
  22. Sutphin Boulevard / Jamaica Avenue
  23. Archer Avenue / Sutphin Boulevard
267th Street versus 268th Street The Floral Park terminal area has direction-specific boarding locations. Eastbound trips end near Hillside Avenue/267th Street, while westbound trips begin near Hillside Avenue/268th Street. Check the stop sign and direction.

How to Find Your Exact Q43 Stop on the Map

  1. Open MTA Bus Time.
  2. Search for Q43.
  3. Select Jamaica-bound or Floral Park-bound service.
  4. Locate your intended stop in the current stop list.
  5. Check the stop code and street-side boarding location.
  6. Compare the walking route with any crossing or accessibility requirements.
  7. Check the arrival before leaving.

Our Google Maps guide to bus stops, walking routes and departure times explains how to check pedestrian routes and compare alternative boarding locations.

Open the official MTA Bus Time route and stop map .

Board the correct bus

Q43 Direction Signs: Jamaica vs Floral Park

Eastbound to Floral Park

Typical destination display

RUSH FLORAL PARK 268 ST via HILLSIDE AV

This direction travels away from Jamaica toward eastern Queens and Floral Park.

Westbound to Jamaica

Typical destination display

RUSH JAMAICA LIRR via HILLSIDE AV

This direction travels toward Jamaica LIRR, subway connections and Archer Avenue.

Three Common Direction Mistakes

  • Reading only Q43: The same route number operates in both directions. Check the destination sign.
  • Standing at an old stop: Some pre-redesign stops are no longer served by Q43.
  • Using the opposite-side stop: Eastbound and westbound stop locations are not necessarily directly opposite each other.
2026 fare information

Q43 Bus Fare, OMNY and Free Transfers

The regular MTA local bus fare is $3.00 in 2026. The Q43 is a Rush bus, but it uses the regular local fare rather than the express bus fare.

Standard adult fare $3.00 Local bus single ride
Reduced fare $1.50 Eligible riders
OMNY 7-day cap $35 Eligible standard-fare trips
Reduced-fare cap $17.50 Eligible reduced-fare OMNY users

How to Pay With OMNY

  1. Prepare an accepted contactless card, phone, wearable or OMNY card.
  2. Board at the designated fare-payment entrance.
  3. Tap the OMNY reader.
  4. Check for payment confirmation.
  5. Use the same card or device for a qualifying transfer.

How Free Transfers Work

Eligible subway-to-local-bus, local-bus-to-subway and bus-to-bus transfers are generally available within the applicable two-hour window.

Use the same OMNY payment method on both legs. A bank card and the same bank card loaded into a mobile wallet may be recognized as different payment devices for fare-cap and transfer purposes.

How the 7-Day Fare Cap Helps Frequent Riders

Under the standard $35 OMNY fare cap, eligible local bus and subway travel is capped during a rolling seven-day period when using the same payment method.

If you use Q43 regularly for work or school, this may reduce the cost of repeated trips. Transfers and certain additional taps do not count as separate paid rides toward the cap.

Cash Payment and Children

The MTA’s June 2026 timetable states that exact change is accepted at the bus farebox. Bills, half-dollars and pennies are not accepted, and change is not provided.

Children under 44 inches tall can ride free when accompanied by an adult under the MTA’s applicable child fare rules.

Important practical tip OMNY is the simplest payment method for riders connecting between Q43 and the subway. If you use cash and need an eligible transfer, request the appropriate paper transfer from the bus driver where available.

Check current MTA bus fares and payment policies .

Read official OMNY fare-cap rules .

MTA Bus Time

How to Track the Q43 Bus in Real Time

MTA Bus Time shows approaching buses and stop-based arrival information. You can use it on a phone or computer without installing another application.

1 Open Bus Time Visit the official MTA tracker.
2 Search Q43 Select the Queens route.
3 Choose direction Jamaica or Floral Park.
4 Select your stop Confirm name and code.
5 Check arrival Review predictions and alerts.

Open MTA Bus Time .

Scheduled time versus live arrival The printed timetable gives planned departure times. Live arrival information uses available vehicle data and may change because of traffic, diversions or technical issues.

Track Q43 by Text Message

MTA Bus Time also supports text-message tracking, which can be helpful when mobile data is limited.

Official text number 511123

Find the six-digit bus stop code on the stop sign or in the MTA Bus Time map. Send the stop code followed by Q43.

Message format: STOPCODE Q43

Replace STOPCODE with the actual six-digit code for your boarding stop.

Useful SMS Commands

  • Stop code + Q43: Check approaching Q43 buses for the selected stop.
  • R: Refresh recent arrival information when supported.
  • C Q43: Request available service-change information.
Do not text only Q43 expecting stop arrivals. The system needs a stop code or an intersection to identify where you want to board.

View official MTA Bus Time SMS instructions .

Jamaica and Hillside Avenue connections

Q43 Transfers to Subway, LIRR and Other Buses

Q43 is particularly useful for passengers traveling from eastern Queens to the Jamaica transportation network.

E / J / Z Subway Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport station near the Jamaica terminal.
F Subway Hillside Avenue connections near Sutphin Boulevard, Parsons Boulevard, 169th Street and 179th Street.
Long Island Rail Road Jamaica Station, with connections to Long Island and other rail destinations.

Q43 to Jamaica LIRR

Travel westbound on Q43 toward Jamaica LIRR. Use the Archer Avenue/Sutphin Boulevard terminal and follow signs for the appropriate Jamaica Station entrance.

If you need a specific train, confirm the LIRR departure time, platform and station walking route. A bus arrival time does not guarantee a rail connection.

Q43 to the E, J and Z Subway

The Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport subway station provides E, J and Z services. Check the route and direction of your train before entering the station.

Q43 to the F Subway

The Q43 serves the Hillside Avenue corridor near several F train stations. A transfer at Parsons Boulevard, 169th Street or another suitable station may be more convenient than traveling all the way to Archer Avenue.

Connecting to Q8 in Jamaica

Passengers traveling onward toward the 101st Avenue corridor, East New York or Gateway Center may need another bus rather than Q43.

Our Q8 bus timetable for Jamaica, 101st Avenue and Gateway Center explains that separate route and its stops. Check the walking distance between the two boarding locations before planning a connection.

Transfer timing tip Plan using the complete journey: Q43 ride + walking time + transfer wait + second bus or train ride. This is often more useful than comparing only bus-to-bus scheduled running times.
Airport connection

Does the Q43 Go Directly to JFK Airport?

No. The Q43 does not serve JFK passenger terminals. It connects to Jamaica, where passengers can transfer to AirTrain JFK.

How to Travel From Q43 to JFK Airport

  1. Board a westbound Q43 toward Jamaica LIRR.
  2. Exit near Archer Avenue/Sutphin Boulevard.
  3. Follow the signed route toward Jamaica Station and AirTrain JFK.
  4. Check AirTrain service and the correct terminal.
  5. Pay the applicable AirTrain fare if required.
  6. Board the AirTrain for your airport terminal.
Airport fare reminder The regular Q43 bus fare does not automatically include the separate AirTrain JFK fare at Jamaica. Check the current airport payment policy.

Traveling With Luggage?

Allow extra time for walking to the station, finding elevators, boarding AirTrain and reaching your terminal.

If an elevator is unavailable, look for the published accessible alternative rather than assuming every station entrance is usable.

Check official JFK AirTrain information .

Choosing the right Queens bus

Q43 vs Q1, Q3 and Q76: Which Should You Take?

Q43 is designed for faster movement through its designated Rush stops. Other local routes may be more practical when your nearest former Q43 stop was removed.

Route Useful distinction What to check
Q43 Rush Fewer stops along Jamaica–Floral Park. Designated Rush stop and headsign.
Q1 Local stop coverage on parts of Hillside Avenue. Local stop and destination.
Q3 Shares relevant Jamaica/Hillside Avenue connections. Where Q3 branches toward its own destination.
Q76 Alternative local service on relevant sections. Current stop map and route endpoint.

Why the Nearest Local Bus May Be Better

Suppose your old Q43 stop was removed and the nearest Rush stop is a longer walk away. A local route closer to home may save overall travel time or make the journey easier, even if it stops more frequently.

This is particularly important for passengers traveling with mobility aids, heavy shopping, luggage or young children.

Our MTA bus schedule and New York route-planning guide explains the differences between route types, stop IDs, timetables and transfer methods.

Accessible travel information

Q43 Wheelchair Accessibility and Reduced Fares

MTA buses offer accessible boarding facilities, but a usable bus does not guarantee that every sidewalk, curb or subway elevator near the stop is unobstructed.

Accessible buses Confirm the boarding arrangement if you use a wheelchair or other mobility device.
Reduced fares Eligible seniors and riders with qualifying disabilities may use the $1.50 reduced fare.
Stop accessibility Check pedestrian access, curbs, temporary construction and stop relocations.

Micro-Steps for an Accessible Q43 Trip

  1. Find your nearest current Q43 Rush stop.
  2. Check the walking or wheelchair-accessible path.
  3. Confirm the stop is served in your intended direction.
  4. Review the bus’s arrival information.
  5. Check subway elevator status if transferring.
  6. Prepare any eligible reduced-fare credential.
  7. Request boarding assistance when needed.
Important accessibility consideration Because the redesigned Q43 skips some former stops, the nearest designated Rush stop may require a longer walk than before 2025. Compare local bus alternatives if that distance makes the journey difficult.

Access-A-Ride

Eligible riders who cannot use the fixed-route system may qualify for MTA Access-A-Ride. Eligibility, reservations and service arrangements are separate from regular Q43 trips.

Open MTA accessibility and assistance resources .

Correct 2026 PDF

Download the Official Q43 Bus Schedule PDF

The official MTA Q43 timetable currently available at the route schedule URL is marked Effective June 28, 2026.

This is newer than the August 31, 2025 PDF mentioned by many older search results.

How to Use the Official PDF

  1. Open the official MTA Q43 schedule link.
  2. Check the effective date near the beginning.
  3. Choose weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
  4. Select the correct direction.
  5. Find the relevant timepoint before your stop.
  6. Read the same trip across the row.
  7. Review the Monday and non-Monday overnight notes.
  8. Check holiday service instructions.
  9. Confirm your exact stop with MTA Bus Time.
  10. Review current alerts shortly before leaving.

Open official Q43 PDF — June 28, 2026 timetable .

Do not mix schedule versions. Older Q43 PDF files may describe the pre-redesign local and limited service, while the June 2026 document uses Rush stops. Always check the printed effective date.
Common Q43 rider problems

Q43 Troubleshooting: Delays, Wrong Stops and Missing Buses

My old Q43 stop is no longer served.

Compare the current Rush stop list and check nearby Q1, Q3 or Q76 stops where appropriate.

I cannot see the bus in live tracking.

Check your stop code and direction. GPS information may be delayed or unavailable. Compare the timetable and active alerts.

I boarded toward the wrong terminal.

Check the headsign for Jamaica or Floral Park. Get off at a safe designated stop and locate the correct return stop.

My bus is delayed during rush hour.

Allow extra time for Hillside Avenue traffic and boarding. Check current arrivals instead of assuming the timetable is exact.

I need the bus after midnight.

Check the following calendar date and any special Monday or non-Monday notes. Overnight gaps can be long.

I am connecting to JFK or LIRR.

Include walking, station access, transfer waiting and possible delays in the total journey plan.

Before leaving home

Q43 Boarding Checklist

  • Confirm Q43 Rush serves your selected stop.
  • Check the Jamaica or Floral Park headsign.
  • Select the correct weekday or weekend schedule.
  • Verify the exact stop code and location.
  • Check the next planned departure.
  • Review live arrivals where available.
  • Look for current detours or stop closures.
  • Prepare OMNY or another accepted payment method.
  • Allow extra walking and transfer time.
  • Check your return trip, especially after midnight.
Best final check Open MTA Bus Time immediately before starting your trip. Make sure your stop is part of the current Rush pattern and not an older local stop.
Primary-source verification

Official Q43 Schedule, Stop, Fare and Tracking Sources

MTA Q43 Official Timetable

Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday and overnight schedule information. Effective June 28, 2026.

View official Q43 PDF
Queens Bus Network Redesign

Q43 Rush service, removed stops, planned frequencies and local alternatives.

Read MTA redesign details
MTA Bus Time

Current route directions, stop codes, estimated arrivals and vehicle information.

Open live bus tracker
MTA Bus and Subway Fares

Regular fares, reduced fares, accepted payment and transfer policies.

Check current fares
OMNY Fare Cap

Weekly fare cap, reduced-fare cap and qualifying trips.

Read OMNY fare-cap FAQs
MTA Bus Time SMS

Stop-code lookup, route filtering, refreshing arrivals and service-change commands.

Open SMS instructions
MTA Service Alerts

Current delays, detours, stop closures and planned service changes.

Check MTA alerts
MTA Accessibility

Accessible buses, station access, reduced fares and rider assistance.

View accessibility information
Research reviewed: November 3, 2026 Current official timetable effective June 28, 2026. Timetable data and service details can change after this review. Same-day MTA information takes priority.

Independent information website: BusSchedule.us is not operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It does not operate buses, issue official fare products or control arrival predictions.

Frequently asked questions

Q43 Bus Schedule FAQs

1. Where does the Q43 bus go?

Q43 operates between Jamaica and Floral Park using Sutphin Boulevard and Hillside Avenue. It serves eastern Queens neighborhoods and connects with Jamaica-area transit services.

2. Does the Q43 bus run 24 hours?

Yes. Q43 runs daily, including overnight. Late-night buses operate less frequently than peak-period buses. Check the correct date and direction for your stop.

3. What is the current Q43 timetable effective date?

The current official Q43 PDF reviewed for this guide is effective June 28, 2026. Older August 2025 and pre-redesign timetables may still appear in search results.

4. Is Q43 Limited still operating?

No. The separate Q43 Limited designation was discontinued in the Queens Bus Network Redesign. Current Q43 trips use Rush stops.

5. How much is the Q43 fare in 2026?

The regular local bus fare is $3.00. The reduced fare is $1.50 for eligible riders. Qualifying OMNY rides can count toward a seven-day fare cap.

6. How often does the Q43 run?

The MTA redesign planned average weekday intervals of approximately four minutes during the AM peak and eight minutes midday in the peak direction. Weekend and overnight service is less frequent. Use the current stop-specific timetable for actual departures.

7. Does Q43 stop near Jamaica–179th Street?

Yes. Q43 serves Hillside Avenue near the Jamaica–179th Street area, including direction-specific stops near 179th Place and 180th Street. Confirm the correct Rush stop before boarding.

8. How can I track the Q43 bus live?

Open MTA Bus Time, choose Q43 and select the correct direction and stop. You can also text your six-digit stop code followed by Q43 to 511123.

9. Does Q43 go directly to JFK Airport?

No. Q43 travels to Jamaica, where passengers can transfer to AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare may be separate from the local bus fare.

10. Where can I download the Q43 bus schedule?

Visit the official MTA Q43 schedule page at mta.info/schedules/bus/q43. Check the PDF effective date and use MTA Bus Time for stop-specific arrival information.

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