Q47 Bus Schedule: NYC MTA Route Map, Stops, Fare & Live Bus Time
The Q47 bus schedule is for the NYC MTA Queens local route between East Elmhurst / 95 Street Ditmars Boulevard and Glendale / Cooper Avenue 81 Street via 80 Street, Calamus Avenue, 69 Street, Woodside Avenue, 74/75 Streets, 31 Avenue, Astoria Boulevard and 23 Avenue. This guide explains the official timetable, MTA Bus Time live tracker, route map, key stops, post-redesign changes, OMNY fare, holiday notes, subway/bus transfers, accessibility tips and the fastest way to avoid waiting at a stop that no longer serves Q47.
Q47 Daily Check Board — Use This Before Walking to the Stop
redesign-safe toolStart here if you need the next Q47 bus. The Q47 changed after the Queens Bus Network Redesign, so old habits can be wrong. The route is now East Elmhurst to Glendale, extended to the 94 Street / Ditmars Boulevard area, and Q47 service to LaGuardia Airport Terminal A was replaced by the Q33. Always check the route, direction, current stop and live arrival before leaving.
Search Q47
Use the exact route code Q47. Do not confuse it with Q33, Q49, Q53-SBS, Q60 or Q70-SBS nearby.
Pick direction
Choose to East Elmhurst or to Glendale before reading any scheduled time.
Check the redesign
Old LaGuardia Terminal A Q47 patterns and some old Roosevelt/73 St stops are no longer safe assumptions.
Open Bus Time
Use MTA Bus Time for your exact stop, live vehicle movement, nearby stops and active service alerts.
Check stop side
East Elmhurst-bound and Glendale-bound stops may be on different sides around 75 St, 74 St, Woodside Av, 69 St and 80 St.
Tap the same way
Use the same OMNY card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card for connected bus/subway transfers.
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📍 Open Q47 Bus TimeQuick Answer: What Is the Q47 Bus Schedule?
The Q47 is an MTA Bus Company local route labeled East Elmhurst – Glendale. It runs from the East Elmhurst / Ditmars Boulevard area to Glendale via 23 Avenue, Astoria Boulevard, 74/75 Streets, Woodside Avenue, 69 Street, Calamus Avenue, 79/80 Streets and Cooper Avenue. The official timetable gives planned key timepoints, while MTA Bus Time gives live stop-level arrivals.
To East Elmhurst
Use this direction when traveling toward Astoria Blvd, 23 Av, 94 St / Ditmars Blvd and East Elmhurst connections.
To Glendale
Use this direction when traveling toward Calamus Av, Grand Av, 80 St, Cooper Av and Glendale / Atlas Park-side stops.
LaGuardia Terminal A change
Q47 no longer goes to LaGuardia Terminal A. Use Q33 for the replacement airport-terminal connection.
Subway transfer route
Useful subway transfer areas include Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av / 74 St and Queens Boulevard / Woodside-area connections.
Local bus fare
Q47 is local bus service. Standard MTA local bus fare and OMNY front-door tap rules apply.
Stop-change risk
Some stops were removed or relocated after the redesign. Use the stop sign and Bus Time, not an old screenshot.
Best Q47 workflow: open the official MTA Q47 timetable, pick East Elmhurst-bound or Glendale-bound, confirm your stop is still a current Q47 stop, check live Bus Time, verify OMNY payment, then walk to the stop with buffer for Jackson Heights, Queens Boulevard, Astoria Boulevard and 80 Street traffic.
Official Q47 MTA Tools for Schedule, Map, Stops, Fare and Live Times
Use these official links for final verification. This guide explains the route in rider language, but MTA controls the timetable, stop list, map, fare rules, alerts, accessibility details and live arrivals.
Q47 Route Overview: East Elmhurst to Glendale
The Q47 connects East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Woodside, Maspeth/Middle Village-side corridors and Glendale. It is useful for trips between the Ditmars/23 Avenue area, Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av subway hub, 69 Street / Woodside Avenue, Calamus Avenue, Grand Avenue, 80 Street and Cooper Avenue.
East Elmhurst end
The current East Elmhurst terminal area is around 94/95 Street and Ditmars Boulevard, with nearby M60-SBS, Q70-SBS and Q72 connections.
Jackson Heights core
Important transfer area includes Broadway / Roosevelt Av, 74 St, 75 St, Northern Blvd, 34 Av, 35 Av and 37 Av.
Glendale end
The Glendale terminal area is around Cooper Av / 81 St, with links toward 80 Street, Metropolitan Av, Juniper Valley Rd and Grand Av.
⚠️ Timepoint warning
The official Q47 PDF shows key stops called timepoints. Your exact stop may be between timepoints, and some old stops were changed after the redesign. Use Bus Time before deciding when to leave.
Q47 Redesign Changes: What Riders Must Know Now
The Queens Bus Network Redesign changed the Q47 enough that older route memory can send you to the wrong stop. The route was rerouted through Woodside and Jackson Heights, extended along 23 Avenue to the existing Q33 terminal at 94 Street / Ditmars Boulevard, and Q47 service to LaGuardia Airport Terminal A was discontinued and replaced by Q33.
Extended to 94 St / Ditmars Blvd
East Elmhurst-bound Q47 trips now use the Ditmars / 94-95 St terminal area instead of the old Terminal A endpoint.
Airport Terminal A replacement
If your destination is LaGuardia Terminal A, check Q33 instead of waiting for Q47.
Removed / relocated stops
Several old stops were removed or moved to improve speed and reliability. Confirm the stop sign lists Q47.
🧭 Practical redesign rule
Do not use pre-2025 Q47 directions for airport, Roosevelt Avenue, 73 Street or LaGuardia Terminal A trips. Use the current MTA timetable, Q47 Local redesign page and Bus Time together.
Q47 Schedule Summary: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and Late-Night Planning
The Q47 timetable includes weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables. It is not a 24-hour route. Current operating windows are roughly early morning through after midnight depending on service day, with weekday peak service more frequent than late evening or Sunday service.
| Service day | Direction | Key timepoint pattern | Approx. service span from timetable/redesign info | Before leaving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | To East Elmhurst | 80 St / Cooper Av → 79 St / Grand Av → 69 St / 49 Av → Broadway / Roosevelt Av → Astoria Blvd / 77 St → 95 St / Ditmars Blvd | Starts around 5:00 AM and continues after midnight. | Use Bus Time for the exact stop and check traffic around Jackson Heights. |
| Weekday | To Glendale | 94 St / Ditmars Blvd → 82 St / Astoria Blvd → 31 Av corridor → 75 St / Broadway → Grand Av / 79 St → Cooper Av / 81 St | Starts early morning and continues after midnight. | Check whether your stop changed after the redesign. |
| Saturday | Both directions | Same route family with Saturday spacing and Saturday-only table. | Runs from early morning through after midnight. | Do not use weekday peak assumptions on Saturday. |
| Sunday | Both directions | Separate Sunday table with wider average spacing. | Runs from morning through after midnight. | Use Sunday table and live arrivals, especially late evening. |
| School-day trips | Selected trips | Some trips may be marked SD. | Only operates when schools are in session. | When schools are closed, do not count on trips marked SD. |
💡 Simple rider rule
Use the PDF to understand the service pattern. Use Bus Time when you are deciding whether to walk to the stop now.
Q47 Stops and Route Map: Ditmars, 23 Av, Jackson Heights, 69 St, Calamus and 80 St
The Q47 has many local stops, but not every old stop remained after the redesign. The safest stop list is the one inside MTA Bus Time or the official route page. Use the major-stop guide below for orientation, then confirm your exact boarding stop.
Major stops to East Elmhurst
Cooper Av / 81 St, 80 St / 68 Av, 80 St / Metropolitan Av, 80 St / Juniper Valley Rd, 80 St / Eliot Av, 79 St / Grand Av, Calamus Av / 74 St, 69 St / 49 Av, Woodside Av / 72 St, 75 St / Woodside Av, Broadway / Roosevelt Av, 74 St / 37 Av, 74 St / 31 Av, Astoria Blvd / 77 St, 23 Av / 82 St, 23 Av / 94 St and 95 St / Ditmars Blvd.
Major stops to Glendale
94 St / Ditmars Blvd, 94 St / 23 Av, 23 Av / 90 St, 23 Av / 85 St, 82 St / Astoria Blvd, 80 St / Astoria Blvd, 25 Av / 79 St, 78 St / 30 Av, 31 Av / 77 St, 75 St / Broadway, Woodside Av / 75 St, 69 St / Queens Blvd, Calamus Av / 71 St, Grand Av / 79 St, 80 St / Eliot Av, 80 St / Metropolitan Av and Cooper Av / 81 St.
Exact stop matters
Use the posted stop sign, stop name or Bus Time map pin. “Jackson Heights,” “80 Street” or “Astoria Blvd” alone is not precise enough.
Stop-side checklist
- Route sign: confirm the stop sign lists Q47.
- Direction: check whether the bus is going to East Elmhurst or Glendale.
- Stop code: use the posted stop code in Bus Time when available.
- Redesign check: old stops on 73 St, Roosevelt Av or airport-terminal patterns may be wrong.
- Transfer buffer: add time at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av / 74 St, Queens Blvd, Astoria Blvd and Ditmars Blvd.
⚠️ Map warning
This embedded map is for discovery only. Use the official MTA route page, Q47 redesign page, Bus Time and current alerts for final boarding.
Q47 Live Tracker: How to Use MTA Bus Time Correctly
MTA Bus Time is the fastest way to check live Q47 arrivals. The timetable gives the planned pattern, while Bus Time shows your exact stop, current arrival estimate, nearby stops, active alerts and live vehicle movement.
Search Q47
Open Bus Time and search Q47. Do not search only by “LaGuardia,” because Q47 no longer serves Terminal A.
Choose direction
Select to East Elmhurst or to Glendale before choosing a stop.
Select exact stop
Use the stop name, map pin or posted stop code. This avoids waiting at the wrong side of the street.
Read alerts
If arrivals look strange, check detours, construction, weather, street events and MTA service status.
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⏱️ Open Q47 Bus TimeQ47 Fare and OMNY: Local Bus Fare, Transfers, Cash and Kids
Q47 uses MTA local bus fare rules. Most riders can tap a contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY Card at the front door. Use the same payment method for connected trips so the transfer is recognized.
| Fare topic | What Q47 riders should know | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Base fare | MTA lists subway and local, limited, rush and Select Bus Service bus fare at $3 for most riders. | Confusing Q47 local bus fare with express bus fare. |
| OMNY | Tap at the front door with a contactless card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card. | Switching cards or devices and losing transfer tracking. |
| Transfer | Use the same card or device for both legs of the trip. | Paying with one device on the bus and another at the subway. |
| Cash | Exact change is accepted while MTA still permits bus cash payment. | Using bills, expecting change or forgetting to ask for a paper transfer. |
| Children | Children under 44 inches ride free with a fare-paying adult under MTA rules. | Not checking child height rules before family trips. |
⚠️ 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.
Q47 Holiday and School-Day Notes
The official Q47 timetable includes holiday schedule rules and SD school-day reference notes. These matter most for students, early trips, reduced weekday periods, airport connections through Q33/Q70-SBS, and riders making time-sensitive transfers.
- SD: the trip runs only when schools are in session.
- When schools are closed: trips marked SD do not operate.
- Major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day use Sunday schedule.
- Independence Day and Presidents Day: the timetable lists Saturday schedule.
- Reduced weekday holidays: Martin Luther King Day and Friday after Thanksgiving use reduced weekday schedule.
- Final check: use the MTA app or Service Status before traveling on a holiday.
💡 Appointment rule
For work, school, airport, subway transfers, medical visits or late-night trips, take one earlier Q47 when possible. Queens traffic, stop changes and transfer walking time can erase a tight plan.
Q47 Connections: Subway, Q33, Q70-SBS, M60-SBS and Queens Bus Transfers
The Q47 is valuable because it crosses several Queens transfer corridors. It connects to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av / 74 St, Astoria Blvd / Ditmars-area buses, Queens Boulevard connections, Grand Avenue and Glendale-side local routes.
Subway connection logic
Use Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av / 74 St for 7, E, F, M and R transfer planning, but add walking time.
LaGuardia Terminal A logic
Use Q33 for the airport-terminal replacement connection that Q47 no longer provides.
Airport transfer logic
Q70-SBS and M60-SBS appear near the East Elmhurst/Ditmars area, but route, stop and fare rules differ.
⚠️ Wrong-route trap
Several Queens routes share stops near 74 St, Broadway/Roosevelt Av, Astoria Blvd, 23 Av and Ditmars Blvd. Do not board only because the bus is on the right street. Confirm the destination sign says Q47 and matches your direction.
Video Help: Queens Bus Network Redesign Context
The Q47 changed as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. This video is useful context for riders who want to understand why route names, stops and transfer patterns may feel different from old habits.
Accessibility and First-Time Rider Help for Q47
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. At the stop, stand where the operator can see you and check the destination sign before boarding.
- Before leaving: use the Q47 timetable and Bus Time together.
- At the stop: wait near the bus stop sign and be visible to the operator.
- 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 “Jackson Heights” or “80 St.”
- Late-night tip: Request-A-Stop may be available on local bus routes from 10 PM to 5 AM when the operator can stop safely.
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♿ Open Bus AccessibilityCommon Q47 Schedule Mistakes That Waste Time
Waiting for Q47 at LaGuardia Terminal A
Q47 service to Terminal A was discontinued. Use Q33 for that replacement connection.
Using only the PDF
The PDF shows timepoints. Bus Time shows your exact stop-level arrival.
Wrong direction
East Elmhurst-bound and Glendale-bound stops can be on different sides of the street.
Using old Roosevelt / 73 St habits
Several old route segments changed after the redesign. Confirm the current stop sign.
Payment mismatch
Using different OMNY devices can break transfer tracking.
Ignoring SD and holiday notes
School-day and holiday notes can affect trips. Check the official timetable and alerts.
Related BusSchedules.org Guides for MTA Riders
These related guides help Q47 riders continue planning with official MTA tools, Queens redesign routes, Bus Time workflows and subway/bus fare guidance.
Q47 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Q47 bus route?
The Q47 is an NYC MTA Queens local bus route between East Elmhurst and Glendale via 80 St, 74/75 Sts and 23 Av.
Where can I find the official Q47 bus schedule?
Use the official MTA Q47 timetable. It includes weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, fare, reference-note and timepoint information.
How do I track the Q47 bus live?
Open MTA Bus Time and search Q47. Choose the direction to East Elmhurst or to Glendale, then select your exact stop.
Does the Q47 go to LaGuardia Airport Terminal A?
No. Q47 service to LaGuardia Airport Terminal A was discontinued after the Queens redesign and replaced by Q33.
Does the Q47 go to East Elmhurst?
Yes. East Elmhurst-bound Q47 trips go toward the 94/95 St and Ditmars Blvd terminal area.
Does the Q47 go to Glendale?
Yes. Glendale-bound Q47 trips go toward Cooper Av / 81 St after serving the Jackson Heights, Woodside, Calamus Av, Grand Av and 80 St corridor.
What are the main Q47 timepoints?
Main timepoints include 80 St / Cooper Av, 79 St / Grand Av, 69 St / 49 Av, Broadway / Roosevelt Av, Astoria Blvd / 77 St, 95 St / Ditmars Blvd, 94 St / Ditmars Blvd, 82 St / Astoria Blvd, 75 St / Broadway and Cooper Av / 81 St.
How much is the Q47 bus fare?
MTA lists the fare for subway and local, limited, rush and Select Bus Service buses at $3 for most riders. Reduced-fare riders should check current MTA rules.
Can I use OMNY on the Q47?
Yes. Tap a contactless card, phone, wearable device or OMNY Card at the front door. Use the same card or device for transfers.
Does the Q47 run on weekends?
Yes. The official Q47 timetable includes Saturday and Sunday service tables. Weekend spacing and trip times differ from weekday service.
What does SD mean in the Q47 timetable?
SD means the trip runs only when schools are in session. When schools are closed, trips marked SD do not operate.
Why is my Q47 bus not showing in Bus Time?
The trip may not have started, the wrong stop or direction may be selected, live data may be temporarily unavailable, or an alert or detour may affect arrival information.
Is BusSchedules.org the official MTA website?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent rider guide. Always verify final schedules, stop changes, fares, accessibility details and alerts directly with MTA.
Final Rider Summary: Best Way to Use the Q47 Bus Schedule
The best way to use the Q47 bus schedule is to open the official MTA Q47 timetable, choose the correct direction, confirm your exact stop, and then use MTA Bus Time for live arrivals. The route connects East Elmhurst and Glendale via 80 St, 74/75 Sts, 23 Av and the Jackson Heights / Woodside corridor.
Remember the big three: the PDF shows timepoints, Bus Time shows stop-level arrivals, and Q47 no longer serves LaGuardia Terminal A. For that airport-terminal connection, use Q33. For subway, Q70-SBS, M60-SBS, work, school or late-evening trips, check live arrivals and alerts before leaving.
Official Q47 timetable · MTA Bus Time Q47 · Q47 Local page · MTA fare guide