Route Q7 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
The Q7 bus runs 24 hours a day between Cypress Hills and JFK Airport Travel Plaza, via Rockaway Boulevard. This MTA Bus Company local route serves Cypress Hills, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and the airport employment area near 147th Street and 147th Avenue.
The Queens Bus Network Redesign changed the route in August 2025. The current Q7 no longer continues along its former Sutter Avenue and Pitkin Avenue segment in East New York, and it no longer serves JFK Cargo Area C. This guide covers the updated timetable, actual departure examples, $3 fare, both stop directions, subway transfers, airport-worker connections and MTA live tracking.
What Time Does the Q7 Bus Run?
The current Q7 service plan provides 24-hour service on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. That means there is no ordinary daily shutdown or single first and last bus. Instead, service continues across midnight, with longer gaps overnight.
Open the official MTA Q7 timetable for weekday, Saturday, Sunday and direction-specific times.
Does Q7 Go to JFK Airport Passenger Terminals?
No. The Q7 is not a direct passenger-terminal bus. Its current eastern terminal is the JFK Airport Travel Plaza area, with the published stop at 147th Street and 147th Avenue. That is different from the airline terminals, the Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain station and the former JFK Cargo Area C service.
Airport workers heading beyond the Travel Plaza should check the current employer or Port Authority shuttle arrangements for their particular building. The 2025 redesign moved former Q7 Cargo Area C coverage to the Q3 and Port Authority shuttle network.
What Changed on Q7 After August 31, 2025?
The revised Q7 follows Rockaway Boulevard farther west to Cypress Hills, while its eastern end has been shortened to JFK Travel Plaza. This change is especially important for people using older maps or saved schedules.
Schematic route comparison. The diagrams show service areas rather than exact streets or distances.
Three Changes Riders Should Know
The MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign Q7 route documentation explains the route changes and new stopping pattern.
Q7 Bus Rider Guide
Q7 Weekday Bus Schedule: Cypress Hills to JFK Travel Plaza
The current MTA timetable uses major timepoints instead of displaying every roadside stop. The following weekday morning examples show the same bus moving from Cypress Hills through Rockaway Boulevard toward the Travel Plaza.
| Stop / timepoint | Trip A | Trip B | Trip C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Av / Eldert Ln | 6:40 AM | 6:50 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Rockaway Blvd / 94 St | 6:50 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Rockaway Blvd / Lefferts Blvd | 7:01 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:21 AM |
| Rockaway Blvd / 150 St | 7:13 AM | 7:23 AM | 7:33 AM |
| 147 St / 147 Av | 7:17 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:37 AM |
Selected published weekday timepoints. These are scheduled morning trips, not real-time predictions. Additional trips operate before, between and after these examples.
How Long Does Q7 Take?
Westbound: JFK Travel Plaza to Cypress Hills
Westbound Q7 buses return through Rockaway Boulevard toward Jamaica Avenue and Eldert Lane. The official timetable also uses major timepoints such as 147th Street/147th Avenue, Rockaway Boulevard/Sutphin Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard/Lefferts Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane.
6:30 AM
7:06 AM
The example follows a published westbound scheduled trip. Intermediate labels identify areas, not exact times at those stops. The graphic is schematic.
Q7 Saturday and Sunday Bus Schedule
The current Q7 operates throughout the weekend, including overnight. Frequency is different from weekday rush hours, so a saved weekday timetable should not be used for a Sunday morning trip.
Saturday Morning Timetable Example
| Cypress Hills | Rockaway / 94 St | Rockaway / Lefferts | Travel Plaza |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 AM | 6:51 AM | 7:04 AM | 7:21 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:24 AM | 7:41 AM |
| 7:20 AM | 7:31 AM | 7:44 AM | 8:01 AM |
Selected Saturday morning trips from the published MTA Q7 timetable. Timepoints are planned rather than guaranteed arrivals.
How Do Overnight Q7 Departures Work?
Q7 continues across midnight, but the period from midnight through the early morning has less frequent service. At some overnight departure points, scheduled spacing is approximately 30 minutes. Check the exact service day and direction because an after-midnight trip belongs to the following calendar date.
Holiday Q7 Service
Holiday schedules can use Sunday, Saturday or reduced weekday service depending on the holiday and MTA notices. Major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas commonly use Sunday patterns on MTA local routes. Confirm the current Q7 holiday instructions instead of assuming a normal weekday frequency.
How Often Does Q7 Arrive?
The Queens redesign service plan shows the busiest Q7 periods have shorter average waits than midday and overnight service. The bars illustrate relative service frequency using the published planning intervals, not real-time on-time performance.
The figures represent weekday peak-direction planning intervals published for the redesigned Q7; the actual timetable can have different gaps, including short turns, school trips or traffic-related delays. A longer bar represents greater scheduled frequency.
Q7 Bus Stops: Cypress Hills to JFK Travel Plaza
The current Q7 follows Rockaway Boulevard through Cypress Hills, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park. It terminates near the JFK Travel Plaza at 147th Street/147th Avenue.
Eastbound Route Overview
Eastbound Q7 Stops Toward JFK Travel Plaza
The following current MTA Bus Time stop sequence is useful for identifying the correct eastbound direction. Stops near the eastern terminal are important for workers who are not traveling to passenger terminals.
- Jamaica Avenue / Eldert Lane
- Grant Avenue / Etna Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 75th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / Atlantic Avenue
- Rockaway Boulevard / 84th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 101st Avenue
- Rockaway Boulevard / 102nd Road
- Rockaway Boulevard / 94th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 97th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 98th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 101st Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 102nd Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / Centerville Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 109th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 113th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 115th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / Lefferts Boulevard
- Rockaway Boulevard / 121st Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 124th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 128th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 133rd Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / Van Wyck Expressway
- Rockaway Boulevard / 142nd Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 143rd Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 145th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 147th Street
- Rockaway Boulevard / 150th Street
- 150th Street / 130th Avenue
- 147th Street / 147th Avenue
Westbound Q7 Stops Toward Cypress Hills
Westbound service starts at 147th Avenue/147th Street and follows the Rockaway Boulevard corridor toward Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane. The return route has some different intersections and approach streets near Cypress Hills.
How to Open the Correct Q7 Stop Map
- Open MTA Bus Time for Route Q7.
- Choose the heading toward Cypress Hills or JFK Airport Travel Plaza.
- Look through the current stop list.
- Select the stop name matching your intersection.
- Confirm its stop ID and boarding direction.
- Review arriving buses and check for detours or temporary relocations.
Where Does Q7 Connect to the Subway?
Q7 to the A Subway: Practical Steps
- Board the Q7 toward your desired Rockaway Boulevard stop.
- Find the stop near Liberty Avenue or the Rockaway Boulevard subway area.
- Request your stop before the bus reaches it.
- Follow the subway station signs and check the train’s travel direction.
- Use the same OMNY payment method for an eligible bus-to-subway transfer.
The Q8 bus schedule for the 101st Avenue and Ozone Park corridor is also useful for people traveling toward Jamaica, East New York or Gateway Center. Q8 and Q7 use nearby western Queens streets, but they have different terminals and routes.
Q7 Bus Fare: How Much Does It Cost?
The standard Q7 fare in 2026 is $3.00 per ride. Q7 is a local bus, not an express-fare route. Eligible seniors and riders with qualifying disabilities can receive a reduced fare.
How to Pay for Q7 Using OMNY
- Prepare an OMNY Card, contactless credit/debit card or compatible mobile wallet.
- Enter the bus through the front door.
- Tap your card or device on the OMNY reader.
- Wait for payment confirmation.
- Use the same card or device when making an eligible transfer.
OMNY Payment Flow
Can You Pay Cash or Use MetroCard in 2026?
MetroCard sales and refills ended at the beginning of 2026. The MTA’s published transition instructions still describe acceptance of valid existing MetroCards and exact coins on local buses while the system moves to OMNY, but that acceptance is scheduled to end. Check the latest MTA guidance before relying on either option.
How Free Transfers Work
Eligible bus-to-bus and bus-to-subway transfers are generally available within two hours of the original paid tap. Tap with the same OMNY Card, bank card or exact mobile-wallet payment method to receive the transfer benefit.
The seven-day OMNY cap applies to qualifying paid trips, not to free transfers or group taps. Switching between your physical bank card and the phone-wallet version can result in separate fare-cap tracking.
Q7, Q3 or Q10: Which Bus Should You Take for JFK?
The route you need depends on whether you work near JFK Cargo and Travel Plaza or are traveling to an airline passenger terminal.
| Destination | Useful route | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| JFK Travel Plaza / 147th St | Q7 | Q7’s eastern terminal serves this area; verify the walking route to your workplace. |
| JFK Cargo Area | Q3 / airport shuttles | Q7 no longer serves its former Cargo Area C extension. Check the specific cargo facility. |
| Lefferts Blvd AirTrain | Q10 or Q3 | These routes provide airport-side connections to the AirTrain network. |
| JFK airline terminal | AirTrain connection | Plan the correct bus-to-AirTrain journey or another terminal-access route; Q7 does not deliver passengers to terminal curbs. |
Airport Passenger Connection Example
The Q10 schedule and Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain transfer guide explains the Kew Gardens–JFK route and how to connect from Lefferts Boulevard to airport terminals.
For the JFK cargo district or airport workers using Farmers Boulevard, our Q3 bus schedule and JFK Cargo Area connection guide covers that route and its AirTrain connections.
How to Track Q7 Buses Live
MTA Bus Time provides route directions, stop lists and current vehicle-location information. It helps riders distinguish a scheduled departure from a bus actually approaching their stop.
Open the official Q7 live bus tracker.
Stop Code Example: Rockaway Boulevard / 143rd Street
One published MTA Q7 westbound stop code at Rockaway Boulevard/143rd Street is 550117. The MTA stop-information service can display Q7 and other routes serving that stop.
MTA’s stop-code instructions allow riders to text the stop number to 511123 for up-to-date bus information. Confirm the posted six-digit stop ID first, especially if you are on the opposite side of Rockaway Boulevard.
Q7 Service Alerts: Cypress Hills Stop Changes
MTA Bus Time has displayed construction and blockage notices around the Cypress Hills end of Q7. These include changes affecting Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane and Grant Avenue/Etna Street. Whether a specific notice remains active must be checked on the day you travel.
A published Q7 construction advisory identified a temporary drop-off on Eldert Lane at 87th Avenue instead of the regular Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane stop.
A published advisory identified a stop closure and directed passengers to check Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane or Rockaway Boulevard/75th Street as alternative boarding locations.
What to Do if Your Stop Is Temporarily Closed
- Open the Q7 route in MTA Bus Time.
- Select the direction you need.
- Read any current service-alert message.
- Find the exact closed stop and replacement location.
- Check the walking route and whether you need to cross the street.
- Check accessibility and live arrivals at the replacement stop.
Q7 Wheelchair Access and Reduced-Fare Information
MTA buses are accessible to wheelchair users and include boarding assistance features such as ramps or lifts and designated mobility-device spaces. However, stop access can be affected by curb conditions, construction, snow or relocation.
Step-by-Step Accessible Travel Check
- Find your stop in the current MTA Q7 stop list.
- Confirm the bus route and destination.
- Check whether the stop is temporarily closed or moved.
- Identify a usable sidewalk and crossing to reach the boarding area.
- If transferring to the subway, check station accessibility and elevator status separately.
- Contact MTA customer assistance if you cannot identify a suitable accessible connection.
Nighttime Request-a-Stop
MTA local bus rules include a late-night request-a-stop policy, generally between 10 PM and 5 AM, when a driver may permit a safe drop-off between regular stops. The operator must judge whether the requested location is safe and permissible.
See MTA’s official bus-riding guide for accessibility, payment and late-night boarding rules.
Local Q7 Rider Tips for Ozone Park and Cypress Hills
Rockaway Boulevard is both a major road and the name of an A subway station. A bus stop farther along Rockaway Boulevard may not be the closest stop to the station entrance.
Older maps may direct you toward Pitkin Avenue or Sutter Avenue. After the redesign, the Q7’s western terminal is Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane.
Congestion along the highway approaches and Rockaway Boulevard can cause real-world travel times to differ from the printed timetable.
The Travel Plaza, Cargo Area C, Lefferts AirTrain and airline passenger terminals are different destinations. Choose your route and transfer according to the building you need.
Q7 operates around the clock, but a missed overnight departure can mean a much longer wait. Check the stop and direction before finishing your shift.
Q7 is a standard local bus. Other services may have Select Bus Service boarding procedures or different routes, even where they share transfer points.
For broader help with New York City route numbers, subway transfers, OMNY payments and local versus express buses, our MTA bus schedule and five-borough rider guide explains the system-wide rules.
How to Find the Correct Q7 Bus Timetable Online
- Open the MTA Q7 page. Visit the official Q7 schedule.
- Confirm the updated route name. Look for Cypress Hills–Rockaway Boulevard–JFK Travel Plaza.
- Check the schedule effective date. The redesigned route took effect August 31, 2025. If a newer timetable is published, use the newer version.
- Choose weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Do not use a weekday timetable for a weekend trip.
- Choose direction. Select Cypress Hills or JFK Travel Plaza.
- Find your timepoint. Look for Eldert Lane, 94th Street, Lefferts Boulevard, 150th Street or the Travel Plaza terminal.
- Read across a single trip. Match the same bus’s departure and arrival columns or row. Check any special notes or school-day symbols.
- Check the exact stop. Use MTA Bus Time for intermediate intersections not printed in the timetable.
- Review live tracking. Confirm whether the time shown is predicted or only scheduled.
- Check alerts and payment. Verify temporary stops, accessible boarding and accepted OMNY or other fare methods.
Common Q7 Problems and What to Do
Check the 2025 Queens redesign map and current MTA Bus Time stop list. Your stop may have been moved, consolidated or affected by a temporary closure.
The current Q7 no longer follows its former Pitkin/Sutter route. Review the Q112 for the replacement East New York corridor.
Q7 now ends at Travel Plaza. Verify the current Q3 and any required Port Authority or workplace shuttle connections.
Check your stop ID, travel direction, scheduled service and alert status. A live-data outage or detour can affect predictions.
Traffic and roadwork can affect the eastern Rockaway Boulevard corridor. Use the live tracker and allow time if you are making a work or transit connection.
Verify the precise boarding location and whether construction has moved the bus stop. Contact MTA assistance if the sidewalk or crossing is unusable.
Q7 Boarding Checklist
- Confirm you need current Q7, not the old East New York routing.
- Choose Cypress Hills or JFK Travel Plaza direction.
- Check your exact stop in MTA Bus Time.
- Use the correct weekday or weekend timetable.
- Check for construction-related stop closures.
- Remember Q7 does not serve JFK airline passenger terminals.
- Prepare your OMNY Card or accepted payment method.
- Use the same card or device for eligible transfers.
- Allow extra time for subway or airport shuttle connections.
- Recheck the return trip, especially overnight.
Q7 Bus Schedule, Route Map, Fares and Live Arrivals
The following MTA and OMNY resources provide the underlying schedule, route, payment and rider-service information. Use them for the final check because transit service can change.
Official route timetable, weekday and weekend trips, route notes and current schedule documents.
Open Q7 timetableDirection-specific stop lists, stop IDs, estimated arrivals and available vehicle positions.
Open Q7 live trackingOfficial documentation about Q7’s 2025 routing changes and its relationship with replacement services.
Review Queens redesign documentRelevant service for the former Q7 Sutter Avenue and Pitkin Avenue corridor.
Check Q112Current base fares, seven-day caps, transfers and reduced-fare program information.
View OMNY faresBoarding procedures, fare payment, accessible buses, request-a-stop and rider assistance.
Read the MTA riding guideCurrent borough bus and subway maps for checking corridors and connections.
View official transit mapsRoute assistance, accessibility help, lost property and service-related questions.
Contact the MTAIndependent-site disclosure: BusSchedule.us is an independent transit-information website. It is not operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, does not control bus arrivals and does not issue official MTA tickets or fare cards.
Q7 Bus Schedule FAQs
1. Does the Q7 bus run 24 hours?
Yes. The redesigned MTA Q7 provides 24-hour service on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Overnight trips are less frequent, so check the exact departure at your stop before leaving.
2. Where does the Q7 bus go?
The current Q7 operates between Cypress Hills at Jamaica Avenue/Eldert Lane and the JFK Airport Travel Plaza area at 147th Street/147th Avenue, using Rockaway Boulevard.
3. Does Q7 go directly to JFK passenger terminals?
No. Q7 ends near JFK Travel Plaza, not at the airline passenger terminals. Airport passengers should plan an appropriate Q3, Q10, AirTrain or other transit connection depending on their origin and destination.
4. How much is the Q7 fare in 2026?
The standard Q7 local-bus fare is $3.00. Eligible seniors and riders with qualifying disabilities pay $1.50 through the MTA Reduced-Fare program.
5. How often does Q7 arrive?
Weekday rush-period service can be about every 7–10 minutes in the busiest direction. Midday and weekend intervals are generally longer, and overnight service is approximately every 30 minutes in the published plan. Exact times vary.
6. What happened to Q7 service in East New York?
The 2025 Queens bus redesign removed the former Q7 segment along Sutter and Pitkin Avenues. Q112 now serves the relevant East New York corridor. The Q7 western terminal is in Cypress Hills.
7. Which subway lines connect with Q7?
Q7 connects near the J and Z subway at the Cypress Hills end and near the A subway at Rockaway Boulevard/Liberty Avenue. Other nearby bus routes provide additional transfer options.
8. How can I track Q7 buses live?
Open MTA Bus Time, search Q7, choose Cypress Hills or JFK Travel Plaza direction and select your exact stop. The system shows available bus arrival predictions, route information and service alerts.
9. Is the Q7 bus wheelchair accessible?
MTA buses accommodate wheelchair users and include accessible boarding equipment. Riders should also verify stop conditions, curb access, temporary stop relocations and accessible connections before traveling.
10. Where can I find the current Q7 bus schedule PDF?
Visit the official MTA Q7 schedule page at mta.info/schedules/bus/q7. Check the latest effective date, select the correct weekday or weekend timetable and use MTA Bus Time for arrivals at individual stops.