Q19 Bus Schedule, Route Map, Stops, Fare, Official PDF & Live Bus Time
The Q19 bus schedule helps riders travel between Flushing and Astoria via Astoria Boulevard. This refreshed guide turns the official MTA timetable, route-profile PDF, live tracker, fare rules, stop changes and transfer notes into one practical page for real riders.
Use this page when you need the next bus, the right stop side, the official PDF, the route map, OMNY fare help, holiday service, or a simple explanation of how Q19 fits with the 7 train, N/W train, LIRR and nearby Queens bus routes.
Q19 Daily Check Board — Use This Before Walking to the Stop
Flushing ↔ Astoria rider toolStart here if you need the next Q19 bus. The fastest rider workflow is not “open a random schedule screenshot.” It is route code, direction, exact stop, live arrival, fare, and alert check.
Search Q19
Use the exact route code Q19. Nearby routes like Q47, Q48, Q49, Q66, Q72 and M60-SBS can appear in the same Queens search intent.
Pick direction
Choose to Astoria or to Flushing. Direction mistakes are the most common reason riders wait on the wrong side.
Check the PDF
The official timetable shows weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday notes, fare notes and key timepoints.
Use Bus Time
Bus Time shows stop-level arrivals, direction, nearby stops, vehicle location and live updates for the exact stop.
Confirm the stop sign
The Queens redesign removed or adjusted some stops. Do not wait at an old stop without checking the sign and Bus Time.
Pay the local fare
Q19 is local bus service. Tap OMNY at the front door or use exact coins while cash is still accepted.
Need the next Q19 at your exact stop right now?
📍 Open Q19 Bus TimeQuick Answer: Q19 Schedule, Direction and Best Official Tool
The Q19 is the MTA local bus route between Flushing and Astoria via Astoria Boulevard. The official MTA timetable labels it Q19 Flushing – Astoria via Astoria Blvd, local bus service, operated by MTA Bus Company.
Use the official PDF for planned timepoints, but use MTA Bus Time for your exact stop. The PDF itself says timetables show key stops only, so your nearby stop may not appear as a full timetable column.
Q19 to Astoria
Use this direction when riding from Flushing / Main Street toward Astoria Boulevard, 31 Street, Hoyt Avenue, 27 Avenue and 2 Street.
Q19 to Flushing
Use this direction when riding from western Astoria toward Astoria Boulevard, Northern Boulevard, Main Street and 39 Avenue.
Service span
The current timetable shows early-morning through evening service, with different weekday, Saturday and Sunday patterns.
Fare type
Q19 is a local bus route, so local MTA fare rules apply. It is not an express bus route.
💡 20-second rider rule
Before leaving, confirm route code Q19, direction, exact stop name or stop code, live arrival, service alert and payment method. Add walking time for Flushing-Main Street, Astoria Boulevard N/W, LIRR and nearby bus transfers.
Official Q19 MTA Tools for Schedule, Map, Stops, Fare and Alerts
Use these official sources after you understand the route. The article explains the Q19 in plain English, but MTA controls the live tracker, PDF timetable, route map, fares, accessibility information and service alerts.
Source Verification and What Was Improved
Updated August 1, 2026. This refresh uses the official Q19 timetable, Q19 Bus Time, Q19 route-profile PDF, MTA fare rules, MTA app page, MTA maps page and MTA bus accessibility page.
The old thin schedule-page pattern was replaced with direction guidance, stop-side warnings, embedded PDFs, route-profile details, fare explanations, holiday notes, transfer help, common mistakes, FAQ schema and verified internal links.
Important: BusSchedules.org is an independent rider-help guide, not the MTA. Always verify live arrivals, detours, temporary stop changes, fare rules and alerts through official MTA tools before a time-sensitive trip.
Q19 Route Overview: Flushing to Astoria via Astoria Boulevard
The Q19 connects Flushing-Main Street, Northern Boulevard, East Elmhurst, Astoria Boulevard and western Astoria. It is useful for local Queens trips, subway transfers, rail connections and east-west movement along Astoria Boulevard.
Flushing side
Use the Q19 around Roosevelt Avenue / Main Street, 39 Avenue / Main Street, Northern Boulevard / Main Street, the 7 train and LIRR Flushing-Main Street area.
Astoria Boulevard spine
Major planning areas include Astoria Blvd / 31 St, 82 St, 92 St, 94 St, 102 St, 108 St, Steinway St and East Elmhurst stops.
Astoria side
Use western Astoria stops around 27 Avenue, 2 Street, 8 Street, 21 Street, Hoyt Avenue, 31 Street and Astoria Boulevard N/W connections.
⚠️ Route map caution
A route map helps you understand the corridor, but it does not prove the next bus is coming. Use MTA Bus Time for live arrivals and the stop sign for final boarding direction.
Q19 Schedule Summary: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and First/Last Planning
The official PDF separates Q19 service into weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules. This summary is for planning only. Your exact stop may be between printed timepoints, so Bus Time is still required before walking out.
| Service day | Direction | Printed starting timepoint | Current official planning pattern | Rider action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | To Flushing | 27 Av / 2 St | First printed trip begins 5:45 AM; last printed trip from the first timepoint is 8:15 PM. | Use Bus Time if boarding between Astoria, 82 St, 102 St and Flushing timepoints. |
| Weekday | To Astoria | Roosevelt Av / Main St | First printed trip begins 5:50 AM; last printed trip from the first timepoint is 9:00 PM. | Confirm terminal stop in Flushing before boarding. |
| Saturday | To Flushing | 27 Av / 2 St | Printed service begins 5:45 AM and continues into the evening. | Do not use weekday spacing from memory. |
| Saturday | To Astoria | Roosevelt Av / Main St | Printed service begins 6:30 AM and continues into the evening. | Check live arrivals at Flushing or Main Street. |
| Sunday | Both directions | Sunday tables | Later start than weekday/Saturday, with reduced weekend pattern. | Check Bus Time early morning and evening. |
⏱️ First/last bus shortcut
Q19 is not a 24-hour bus route. For early morning, evening, Sunday or holiday travel, verify the embedded official PDF and then check Bus Time at your exact stop.
Q19 Stops and Route Map: Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, Northern Boulevard and Flushing
Stop-side choice matters on the Q19. Astoria-bound and Flushing-bound stops can be on different sides of Astoria Boulevard or terminal streets, and nearby stops may serve a different route.
Major stops to Flushing
27 Av / 2 St, 27 Av / 4 St, 8 St / 27 Av, Astoria Blvd / 31 St, Steinway St, 77 St, 82 St, 92 St, 94 St, 98 St, 102 St, 108 St, Northern Blvd / Main St and 39 Av / Main St.
Major stops to Astoria
Roosevelt Av / Main St, Main St / Northern Blvd, Astoria Blvd / 31 Dr, Humphreys St, 82 St, Hoyt Av / 31 St, Astoria Blvd / 27 Av, 8 St / 27 Av, 27 Av / 4 St and 27 Av / 2 St.
Use the stop code
“Astoria Blvd” alone is not enough. Use a stop code, stop name, direction and route sign to avoid waiting at the wrong curb.
🚏 Stop-side checklist
- Route sign: confirm the posted sign lists Q19.
- Direction: check whether the bus is going to Astoria or Flushing.
- Stop code: use the posted stop code in Bus Time where possible.
- Terminal areas: Flushing and western Astoria can be confusing if you follow only a map pin.
- Redesign changes: some stops were removed, so old screenshots may be wrong.
⚠️ Map warning
This embedded map is for orientation only. Use MTA Bus Time and the official PDF for final boarding, current stops and route alerts.
Q19 Redesign Notes: Stop Removals, Added Connections and Spacing Changes
The MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign profile keeps the Q19 as a Flushing–Astoria route, but it changed the stop pattern. The most important rider takeaway is simple: a familiar old Q19 stop may not be active now.
| Redesign detail | What it means | What riders should do |
|---|---|---|
| Route corridor kept | The Q19 still connects Flushing and Astoria via Astoria Boulevard. | Use the same route code, but verify current stop locations. |
| Some stops removed | Removed stops were intended to improve speed and reliability. | Check the physical stop sign and Bus Time before waiting. |
| Average stop spacing increased | Riders may walk farther than before, especially if using an old stop from memory. | Add walking time for seniors, mobility needs, bad weather and family trips. |
| Connections remain important | Q19 connects with the 7, N, W, LIRR and many Queens bus routes. | Build transfer time into the trip instead of planning a same-minute transfer. |
💡 Old-stop rule
If you used the Q19 before the Queens redesign, check your stop again. A route can look familiar on a map while the stop list has changed.
Q19 Live Tracker: How to Use MTA Bus Time Without Guessing
MTA Bus Time is the right tool when you are already at home preparing to leave or standing outside. The PDF shows the planned service pattern; Bus Time helps you find the actual next bus at your stop.
Search route code
Type Q19, not only “Astoria Boulevard bus.” Many routes serve nearby Queens corridors.
Select direction
Choose to Astoria or to Flushing before choosing your stop.
Choose exact stop
Use the stop list, map pin, intersection or posted stop code.
Read alerts
Check for traffic, construction, Citi Field events, LaGuardia-area congestion, weather and temporary detours.
Ready to check live arrivals at your Q19 stop?
⏱️ Open Q19 Bus TimeQ19 Fare and OMNY: Local Bus Fare, Transfers, Cash and Kids
Q19 uses MTA local bus fare rules. MTA lists the local subway and bus fare at $3 for most riders. Tap at the front door with OMNY using a contactless card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY Card.
| Fare topic | What Q19 riders should know | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Base fare | Local bus/subway fare is $3 for most riders. | Confusing Q19 local fare with express bus fare. |
| OMNY | Tap with the same card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card. | Switching devices and losing transfer/fare-cap tracking. |
| Transfer | Use the same payment method for both legs of the trip. | Paying with one device on Q19 and another on the subway. |
| Cash | Exact change is accepted at the farebox while cash remains accepted. | Using bills, half-dollars or pennies, expecting change, or forgetting to ask for a transfer. |
| Children | Children under 44 inches ride free with an adult. | Not checking child-height rules before family trips. |
| Reduced fare | Seniors and qualifying riders with disabilities may be eligible for half fare. | Assuming eligibility without checking MTA/OMNY rules. |
Need the official fare and transfer rules?
💳 Open MTA Fare Page⚠️ Same-card transfer rule
Use the same card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card for every leg of the trip. Switching payment methods can create an extra charge or break fare-cap tracking.
Q19 Holiday Schedule Notes: Sunday, Saturday and Reduced Weekday Service
The official Q19 PDF includes holiday rules. These matter for work shifts, appointments, LIRR/subway transfers, school trips and family visits.
- Sunday schedule: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Saturday schedule: Independence Day and Presidents Day.
- Reduced weekday schedule: Martin Luther King Day and Friday after Thanksgiving.
- Weekday default: days not listed use weekday schedule unless MTA posts a change.
- Final check: use Bus Time or the MTA app before traveling on a holiday.
💡 Appointment rule
For medical appointments, work shifts, court, school, LIRR, 7 train, N/W train or timed transfers, take one earlier Q19 when possible.
Q19 Connections: Subway, LIRR, LaGuardia-Area Routes and Queens Bus Transfers
Q19 is useful because it touches several transfer areas. The route map shows connections with subway, LIRR and multiple Queens bus routes, but walking time can decide whether your transfer works.
Subway connection logic
Important transfer areas include Flushing-Main St for the 7 train and Astoria Blvd / 31 St for N/W service.
Rail connection logic
Flushing-Main Street LIRR connections require walking time. Do not plan a same-minute transfer from Q19 to rail.
LaGuardia-area planning
East Elmhurst riders often compare Q19 with Q47, Q48, Q72 and M60-SBS depending on the airport-area destination.
⚠️ Wrong-route trap
Astoria Boulevard has several nearby bus routes and subway entrances. Do not board only because the bus is on the right street. Confirm the destination sign says Q19 and matches your direction.
Accessibility and Senior Rider Help for Q19
For seniors, wheelchair users, riders with mobility devices, caregivers, students and first-time Queens riders, the safest habit is to confirm route, direction, exact stop and fare before leaving home.
- Before leaving: use the Q19 timetable and Bus Time together.
- At the stop: wait near the bus stop sign and signal the driver.
- Mobility needs: ask for ramp, lift or kneeling help when needed.
- Vision support: ask the operator to call your stop if you need help.
- Caregiver tip: share route number, direction, exact stop name and stop code, not just “Astoria Blvd.”
- Night note: Request-A-Stop can apply on eligible local bus service from 10 PM to 5 AM when safe, but Q19 itself does not run all night.
Need official MTA bus accessibility help?
♿ Open Bus AccessibilityOfficial Q19 PDF Viewer: Timetable and Route Profile Inside This Article
The official PDFs below are embedded so riders can verify the full schedule, map/profile notes, route changes and official stop details without leaving this page. On some phones, PDF rendering may be limited; use the open-PDF button if the viewer does not load.
Official Q19 Timetable PDF
Use this for weekday/Saturday/Sunday timepoints, fare notes, holiday notes, service alerts warning and the official route map.
Official Q19 Route Profile PDF
Use this for Queens redesign notes, stop-removal context, spacing changes and route connections.
📄 Official Q19 timetable PDF
If the PDF viewer does not load on your phone, open the official timetable directly.
📄 Open Official Q19 Timetable PDF🗺️ Official Q19 route profile / redesign PDF
Need the official route profile in a separate tab?
🗺️ Open Official Q19 Route Profile PDFCommon Q19 Schedule Mistakes That Waste Time
Using only the PDF
The PDF shows key timepoints. Bus Time shows your exact stop-level arrival.
Wrong direction
Astoria-bound and Flushing-bound stops can be on different sides of the street.
Street-name guessing
Astoria Boulevard has many Q19 stops. Use the stop code, not only the corridor name.
Waiting at a removed stop
Some stops were removed or adjusted. Confirm the stop sign lists Q19.
Payment mismatch
Using different OMNY devices can break transfer and fare-cap tracking.
Ignoring walking time
Flushing-Main St, Astoria Blvd N/W and western Astoria terminal areas can require extra walking.
Q19 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Q19 bus route?
The Q19 is an NYC MTA local bus route between Flushing and Astoria via Astoria Boulevard.
Where can I find the official Q19 bus schedule?
Use the official MTA Q19 timetable embedded in this article or open the MTA Q19 schedule page. It includes weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, fare and route map details.
How do I track the Q19 bus live?
Open MTA Bus Time and search Q19. Choose the direction to Astoria or to Flushing, then select your exact stop or stop code.
Does the Q19 go to Flushing?
Yes. Flushing-bound Q19 trips serve the Main Street / Northern Boulevard / Roosevelt Avenue area and connect near the 7 train and LIRR Flushing-Main Street.
Does the Q19 go to Astoria?
Yes. Astoria-bound Q19 trips travel west along Astoria Boulevard toward the western Astoria terminal area around 27 Avenue and 2 Street.
Does the Q19 run 24 hours?
No. The official schedule shows early-morning through evening service, with different weekday, Saturday and Sunday patterns. Check Bus Time before early or late trips.
How much is the Q19 fare?
Q19 is local bus service. MTA lists the local subway and bus fare at $3 for most riders, with reduced fares available for eligible seniors and riders with qualifying disabilities.
Can I use OMNY on the Q19?
Yes. Tap at the front door with a contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY Card.
Does the Q19 accept cash?
MTA says exact change is accepted at the bus farebox. Bills, half-dollars and pennies are not accepted, and change is not provided.
Why does the Q19 timetable show only some stops?
MTA timetables show key timepoints, not every stop. Use Bus Time or the MTA app to locate the nearest stop and estimated arrival.
Were Q19 stops removed?
Yes. The MTA Q19 route profile says some stops were removed as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. Check the stop sign and Bus Time before using an old stop.
Does Q19 connect to the subway?
Yes. Q19 connects near the 7 train in Flushing and N/W service around Astoria Boulevard. Always confirm walking distance and stop direction before transferring.
Does Q19 run on holidays?
The official timetable lists Sunday schedule for several major holidays, Saturday schedule for Independence Day and Presidents Day, and reduced weekday schedule for Martin Luther King Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Is BusSchedules.org the official Q19 operator?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent guide. Always verify exact live times, stop changes, fares, alerts and detours directly with MTA before travel.
Final Rider Summary: Best Way to Use the Q19 Bus Schedule
The best way to use the Q19 bus schedule is to start with the official MTA timetable, choose the right direction, then use MTA Bus Time for your exact stop. The Q19 is a local Flushing–Astoria route via Astoria Boulevard, not a 24-hour route and not an express bus.
For the safest trip, check the embedded official PDF, open Bus Time, confirm the stop sign, use the same OMNY payment method for transfers, and build extra time for Flushing-Main Street, Astoria Boulevard, N/W, 7 train, LIRR, M60-SBS and Queens bus connections.
Official Q19 timetable · Q19 Bus Time · Official Q19 route profile PDF