Route Q111 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
The Q111 bus runs 24 hours a day between Jamaica and Rosedale, Queens, via Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 147th Avenue. Operated by MTA Bus Company, it connects the Parsons Boulevard/Hillside Avenue and Jamaica Center areas with South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens and Rosedale.
Since the Queens bus redesign, the Q111 is a Rush route: it skips selected local stops along Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. The Q115 provides local service along that corridor. This guide explains the current weekday and weekend timetable, actual sample trips, stops, $3 fare, direction signs, live tracking and the limited Cedarhurst extension.
What Time Does the Q111 Bus Run?
The Q111 operates all day and overnight on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no single first or last bus in the ordinary sense because scheduled trips continue across midnight.
Open the official MTA Q111 timetable. It is labeled “Rosedale – Jamaica Rush via Brewer Blvd / 147 Av” and includes weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday instructions.
Q111 Is Now a Rush Route: What Changed?
The Queens Bus Network Redesign changed the Q111 on June 29, 2025. The route retained its general Jamaica–Rosedale corridor, but stopped serving several local stops along Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. The current timetable classifies all Q111 trips as Rush service.
Visual: Q111 Rush vs Q115 Local Stopping Pattern
Illustration only: larger markers symbolize stops served; smaller gray markers symbolize stops skipped by a Rush pattern. This is not a precise stop-by-stop map.
Take Q111 when…
You are traveling between Rosedale, Springfield Gardens and the major Brewer Boulevard stops toward Jamaica, and your stop appears in the Q111 Rush stop list.
Take Q115 when…
You need a local stop along Guy R. Brewer Boulevard that Q111 now skips. The Q115 operates between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens and provides the underlying local service.
The MTA’s Q115 official schedule and route information explains the complementary local service. These are two separate routes, even where they share a roadway.
Q111 Bus Rider Guide
Q111 Weekday Bus Schedule: Jamaica and Rosedale
The current official MTA PDF, effective August 31, 2025, provides timepoints for the Q111. These selected morning trips show the same bus moving through several stops. They are not a full list of departures.
Northbound: Rosedale to Jamaica
| Stop / timepoint | Trip A | Trip B | Trip C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis Blvd / 147 Dr | 7:08 AM | 7:40 AM | 8:13 AM |
| Guy R Brewer Blvd / Farmers Blvd | 7:25 AM | 7:59 AM | 8:32 AM |
| Guy R Brewer Blvd / Sayres Av | 7:38 AM | 8:14 AM | 8:45 AM |
| Archer Av / 160 St | 7:47 AM | 8:23 AM | 8:53 AM |
| Hillside Av / Parsons Blvd | 7:51 AM | 8:27 AM | 8:57 AM |
Selected weekday morning trips from the MTA Q111 PDF. Times are scheduled, not live predictions. Other departures operate between and around these examples.
Southbound: Jamaica to Rosedale
| Stop / timepoint | Trip A | Trip B | Trip C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Blvd / 88 Av | 7:00 AM | 7:10 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Archer Av / Parsons Blvd | 7:02 AM | 7:12 AM | 8:03 AM |
| Guy R Brewer Blvd / Linden Blvd | 7:09 AM | 7:19 AM | 8:11 AM |
| Guy R Brewer Blvd / Farmers Blvd | 7:20 AM | 7:30 AM | 8:23 AM |
| Francis Lewis Blvd / 148 Av | 7:35 AM | 7:46 AM | 8:39 AM |
Q111 Weekend Bus Schedule
The Q111 continues operating on Saturday and Sunday, including overnight hours. Weekend service is less frequent than the busiest weekday commuting periods, especially around midnight and early morning.
How to Read a Trip After Midnight
A journey that starts shortly before midnight may arrive after midnight on the next calendar day. Do not confuse a 12:10 AM departure with 12:10 PM, or assume that Sunday’s early-morning service follows Saturday’s daytime timetable.
For a late-night trip, use the official MTA timetable with the correct service day and then compare your stop’s predicted arrivals using MTA Bus Time.
How Q111 Frequency Changes Through the Day
The following chart illustrates typical weekday frequency intervals drawn from the MTA Queens redesign service plan. Shorter intervals mean buses are scheduled more frequently. The bars compare frequency, not passenger demand or real-time reliability.
The chart uses planned average intervals, not measured on-time performance. Weekend overnight service can be less frequent. Exact departures vary by stop and direction.
Q111 Bus Stops: Jamaica to Rosedale
The Q111 uses Guy R. Brewer Boulevard for its Jamaica–Springfield Gardens corridor and 147th Avenue across the Rosedale area. Rush-stop spacing is wider on the Brewer Boulevard portion than on much of 147th Avenue.
Southbound Route Overview
Principal Southbound Q111 Stops
- Parsons Boulevard / 88th Avenue
- Archer Avenue / Parsons Boulevard
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / 109th Avenue
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / Linden Boulevard
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / Foch Boulevard
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / Baisley Boulevard
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / 137th Avenue
- Guy R. Brewer Boulevard / Farmers Boulevard
- 147th Avenue / Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
- 147th Avenue / 184th Street
- 147th Avenue / Springfield Lane
- 147th Avenue / 225th Street
- 147th Avenue / 230th Street
- 147th Avenue / Brookville Boulevard
- 147th Avenue / Huxley Street
- 147th Avenue / 249th Street
- 147th Avenue / 253rd Street
- 147th Avenue / 256th Street
- 147th Avenue / Francis Lewis Boulevard
- Francis Lewis Boulevard / 148th Avenue
Northbound Toward Jamaica
Northbound buses travel through Rosedale and Springfield Gardens toward the Jamaica subway connections. Important northbound stops include Francis Lewis Boulevard/147th Drive, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard/Farmers Boulevard, 137th Avenue, Baisley Boulevard, Foch Boulevard, Sayres Avenue, Archer Avenue/160th Street and Hillside Avenue/Parsons Boulevard.
How to Check the Correct Q111 Stop on a Map
- Open MTA Bus Time for Q111.
- Select “RUSH JAMAICA PARSONS-HILLSIDE” or “RUSH ROSEDALE F. LEWIS BL.”
- Open the direction-specific stop list or map.
- Find your intersection and confirm that it is a served stop.
- Select the stop for available estimated arrivals and alerts.
- Match the displayed stop position with the actual roadside sign.
When comparing walking routes, subway exits and nearby bus stops, our Google Maps bus routes and departure guide explains how to check pedestrian directions and transit alternatives. For the final Q111 stop and arrival prediction, use MTA Bus Time.
Does the Q111 Go to Cedarhurst?
Some Q111 trips extend beyond the normal Rosedale terminal toward the Cedarhurst and Peninsula Boulevard area. This is a limited weekday trip pattern, not the destination of every Q111 bus.
Special-Trip Stops Beyond Rosedale
The MTA lists locations including Rosedale Road, Brookfield Road, Mill Road and Peninsula Boulevard on the limited extension. Its northern terminal for that extended pattern is Peninsula Boulevard/Rockaway Turnpike.
For the precise extension time, consult the current Q111 PDF’s Peninsula Boulevard timepoint column. Blank entries mean that particular trip does not serve the extended terminal.
Q111 Connections at Jamaica Center and Parsons Boulevard
The Q111 is especially useful for connecting southern Queens neighborhoods with the Jamaica subway network. However, the two important subway access areas are different locations, and you should identify which one is best for your transfer.
Q111 to Jamaica Center: Step by Step
- Board a Q111 showing the Jamaica Parsons-Hillside destination.
- Check whether Archer Avenue/160th Street or Hillside Avenue/Parsons Boulevard is the more useful stop for your subway connection.
- Request your stop before the bus reaches it.
- Exit safely and follow the station signs.
- Tap the same OMNY card or device for any eligible free transfer.
For a broader explanation of Queens route prefixes, Rush versus local buses and connections across the MTA network, use our MTA bus schedule and Queens route directory. It is particularly helpful when a trip requires a second bus outside the Q111 corridor.
Connecting to JFK Airport
Q111 is not an airport terminal bus. If your journey starts in Springfield Gardens or around Farmers Boulevard and ends at JFK Airport, check the Q3, which serves airport-related destinations and the Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain connection.
Our Q3 Jamaica–JFK Airport bus timetable and terminal guide covers the Farmers Boulevard corridor, airport stop patterns, airport terminals and AirTrain transfer guidance. Verify the transfer stop and travel direction before leaving Q111.
Connecting Toward Gateway Center and East New York
For journeys from Jamaica toward 101st Avenue, East New York or Gateway Center, the Q8 is another route worth checking. The Q8 bus schedule between Jamaica and Gateway Center explains that route’s stops and boarding instructions. It does not replace the Q111; use it only when your destination or connection requires the Q8 corridor.
How Much Is the Q111 Bus Fare?
The standard MTA Q111 Rush bus fare is $3.00 in 2026. Rush buses use the regular local-bus fare, not the higher express-bus fare.
How to Pay on Q111
- Prepare an OMNY Card, contactless credit/debit card or supported mobile wallet.
- Enter through the front door.
- Tap your card or device against the OMNY reader.
- Check for confirmation and continue into the bus.
- When transferring, use the same card or device to preserve eligible transfer benefits.
Can I Still Pay Cash or Use MetroCard?
The MTA stopped selling or refilling MetroCards at the start of 2026 and is transitioning fully to OMNY. Its August 2026 bus-riding instructions said valid existing MetroCards and exact coin fares were still accepted pending a separately announced final cutoff. Because the cutoff can change, check current MTA payment instructions before relying on either method.
Cash can also be used to load an OMNY Card at supported vending machines and retailers. See the official MTA bus riding and payment guide for the current rules.
Free Transfers and Fare Cap
Eligible local bus and subway transfers are generally valid within two hours of the original paid tap. OMNY’s seven-day cap is applied automatically when you consistently use the same payment card or device. Group taps and free transfers do not each count as separate paid trips toward the cap.
How to Track Q111 Buses Live
MTA Bus Time provides route directions, stop lists, bus positions and predicted arrivals where available. A scheduled departure is not necessarily a live prediction; traffic, congestion, detours or temporary data issues can change what you see.
Useful Stop-Code Example
The MTA stop at Guy R. Brewer Boulevard/137th Avenue has been published with stop code 552322. MTA Bus Time can show available Q111 and other corridor arrivals for that stop.
To use a stop code, enter it into MTA Bus Time. The agency also provides stop-based text arrival information; its published instructions use the stop code sent to 511123. Always verify the posted stop number because the opposite-direction stop will normally have a different identifier.
Q111 Wheelchair Accessibility and Special Assistance
The MTA states that its buses are accessible to wheelchair users. Nevertheless, the route’s physical stops can be affected by uneven sidewalks, construction, temporary stop movement or snow. Confirm the exact boarding and exit location when planning an accessible trip.
Accessible Journey Checklist
- Find your actual Q111 boarding stop in MTA Bus Time.
- Confirm that the stop is part of the current Rush stopping pattern.
- Check the walking or rolling path from your starting location.
- Look for current stop closures or construction.
- Check accessible station details if transferring to the subway.
- Contact MTA rider assistance through 511, or use 711 relay, when necessary.
Late-Night Request-a-Stop Rule
Between 10 PM and 5 AM, MTA permits eligible request-a-stop drop-offs on local buses and Rush routes in their local segments, subject to the bus operator finding a safe location. It does not apply to the Rush segment where limited stops are made.
Q111 Holiday Bus Schedule
The published MTA Q111 timetable provides these holiday patterns. Service adjustments or special notices may supersede them, so check the actual travel date.
| Holiday | Published service pattern |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday schedule |
| Memorial Day | Sunday schedule |
| Independence Day | Saturday schedule |
| Labor Day | Sunday schedule |
| Thanksgiving Day | Sunday schedule |
| Christmas Day | Sunday schedule |
| Presidents Day | Saturday schedule |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Reduced weekday schedule |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Reduced weekday schedule |
| Friday after Thanksgiving | Reduced weekday schedule |
| Christmas week | Reduced weekday schedule where specified |
Common Q111 Problems and Practical Solutions
Your intersection may be in the Rush segment. Check whether it was removed from the Q111 stopping pattern and whether Q115 serves it.
The Cedarhurst extension is limited. Use the specific Peninsula Boulevard destination sign and confirm the weekday trip.
Plan for the Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer area, not automatically the Hillside Avenue F station. Check the correct stop and walking path.
Check for a live-data problem, canceled trip, stop closure or detour. Compare the official timetable with the latest MTA notices.
Q111 operates overnight, but intervals are wider. Check your exact return-direction stop and the next scheduled departure.
Use MTA Bus Time’s current stop list. The Queens redesign removed or consolidated some stops that can still appear in old online maps.
How to Find the Correct Q111 Timetable in 2026
- Open the MTA timetable: Visit MTA Q111 Schedule.
- Read the route heading: Confirm that it says Q111 Rosedale–Jamaica Rush.
- Check the effective date: The PDF reviewed for this guide is effective August 31, 2025.
- Choose the appropriate day: Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays or the specified holiday pattern.
- Choose the correct direction: To Jamaica or To Rosedale.
- Find your timepoint: Use Francis Lewis Boulevard, Farmers Boulevard, Archer Avenue or Parsons Boulevard, as appropriate.
- Read across one trip: Keep the departure and arrival columns from the same timetable row.
- Check special trips: Make sure your bus serves the normal Rosedale terminal or the limited Peninsula Boulevard extension.
- Check the exact stop: Use MTA Bus Time if your intersection is not a printed timepoint.
- Recheck live information: Look for detours, service alerts and estimated arrivals shortly before leaving.
Q111 Bus Travel Checklist
- Confirm Q111 Rush is the route you need.
- Check whether Q115 better serves your local stop.
- Select Jamaica-bound or Rosedale-bound service.
- Use the current weekday or weekend timetable.
- Check the exact stop ID and boarding side.
- Confirm whether your trip extends to Cedarhurst.
- Prepare an accepted OMNY fare payment method.
- Review the two-hour transfer rules if changing buses.
- Allow extra time for traffic and subway transfers.
- Check live arrivals and any temporary detours.
Q111 Bus Schedule, Map, Fare and Tracking Sources
Official weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday and direction-specific timepoints. PDF effective August 31, 2025.
Open official Q111 scheduleCurrent route direction, exact serving stops, vehicle locations and available arrival predictions.
Track Q111 busesQ111 Rush changes, removed local stops, route connections and the Q115 local-service relationship.
Read Q111 redesign profile and timetableOfficial Guy R. Brewer Boulevard local bus service for passengers who need intermediate stops skipped by Q111.
Check Q115 local serviceCurrent local and Rush bus prices, OMNY front-door boarding, transfers, accessibility and late-night request-a-stop rules.
Read official bus riding guideFull-fare and Reduced-Fare seven-day fare caps and the same-card requirement.
View OMNY fare cap detailsQueens bus routes, network context and route mapping resources.
View MTA transit mapsHelp with route questions, bus accessibility, reports and current service information.
Contact the MTAIndependent-site disclosure: BusSchedule.us is not affiliated with or operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It does not control buses, sell official fares or guarantee arrivals.
Q111 Bus Schedule FAQs
1. Does the Q111 bus run 24 hours?
Yes. The MTA Q111 operates 24 hours a day on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Overnight trips are less frequent, so check your exact stop rather than assuming that buses arrive every few minutes.
2. What is the Q111 bus route?
The Q111 runs between Jamaica and Rosedale, Queens, via Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 147th Avenue. It operates as a Rush route with limited stopping along part of Brewer Boulevard.
3. What time does the Q111 bus arrive?
Arrival depends on the stop, direction, day and traffic conditions. Use MTA Bus Time to select Q111 and your exact stop for available real-time estimates or open the official timetable for planned departures.
4. How much is the Q111 bus fare in 2026?
The standard MTA Rush bus fare is $3.00. Eligible reduced-fare customers pay $1.50. Q111 uses the local/Rush fare category, not the higher express-bus fare.
5. What is the difference between Q111 and Q115?
The Q111 is a Rush route that skips selected local stops along Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. The Q115 provides local service along that corridor between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens.
6. Does the Q111 stop at Jamaica Center?
The Q111 serves the Jamaica Center area around Archer Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, with nearby E, J and Z subway connections. Its northbound route also serves Hillside Avenue/Parsons Boulevard near the F subway line.
7. Does the Q111 go to Cedarhurst?
Only a limited weekday Q111 trip pattern extends toward Peninsula Boulevard/Rockaway Turnpike in the Cedarhurst area. Most trips use the normal Jamaica–Rosedale route. Confirm the headsign and special-trip timetable.
8. Does Q111 operate on weekends and holidays?
Yes. Q111 runs Saturday and Sunday, with a separate weekend timetable. Some holidays follow a Sunday or Saturday schedule, while others use reduced weekday service as shown in the MTA timetable.
9. Can wheelchair users ride the Q111?
MTA buses are accessible to wheelchair users. Riders should still check the specific stop, curb access, construction alerts and any subway elevator conditions before traveling.
10. Where can I download the Q111 bus schedule PDF?
The official PDF is available from mta.info/schedules/bus/q111. It includes the current published direction-specific timetable, timepoints, route notes and holiday instructions. Check the effective date before using saved departure times.