Q60 Bus Schedule: NYC MTA Route Map, Stops, Fare & Live Bus Time
The Q60 bus schedule is for the NYC MTA Queens local route between South Jamaica / 109 Avenue 157 Street and East Midtown / E 60 Street 2 Avenue via Sutphin Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, Queens Plaza and the Queensboro Bridge. This rider guide explains the official timetable, MTA Bus Time live tracker, route map, key stops, 24-hour service pattern, OMNY fare rules, holiday notes, subway/LIRR/AirTrain transfer planning, accessibility tips and the biggest Q60 mistakes to avoid before leaving home.
Q60 Daily Check Board — Use This Before Walking to the Stop
24-hour route toolStart here when you need the next Q60 bus. The Q60 is a long corridor route with many transfer points, but the right answer is not just a scheduled minute. You need the correct direction, exact stop, current stop list, live arrival, OMNY payment method and active alert because Queens Boulevard traffic and Queensboro Bridge delays can change the real trip.
Search Q60
Use the exact route code Q60. Do not confuse it with Q32, Q43, Q53-SBS, Q59, Q64 or nearby subway service.
Pick direction
Choose to South Jamaica via Queens Blvd or to Midtown East via Queens Blvd before reading any time.
Open official timetable
The MTA PDF shows weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday notes, fare notes and key timepoints.
Open Bus Time
Bus Time gives your exact stop-level arrival, nearby stops, live bus movement and alerts.
Check stop status
Some Queens Boulevard stops were removed or changed, so old stop habits can be wrong.
Pay correctly
Tap OMNY at the front door and use the same card or device for subway/bus transfers.
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📍 Open Q60 Bus TimeQuick Answer: What Is the Q60 Bus Schedule?
The Q60 is an MTA Bus Company local route labeled Queens Blvd. – East Midtown. It runs between South Jamaica and East Midtown via Sutphin Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, Queens Plaza and the Queensboro Bridge. The official timetable is useful for planned timepoints, but MTA Bus Time is the tool to use when you need the exact next bus at your own stop.
To South Jamaica
Use this direction when traveling from East Midtown or Queens Boulevard toward Sutphin Boulevard, 108 Avenue and 157 Street / 109 Avenue.
To Midtown East
Use this direction when traveling from South Jamaica or Queens Boulevard toward Queens Plaza, the Queensboro Bridge and E 60 St / 2 Av.
24-hour corridor
The Q60 is shown as a 24-hour service span, but overnight spacing is wider than daytime spacing.
Subway-heavy route
Q60 connects with major subway corridors including 7, E, F, M, R, J, Z, N, R and W transfer areas.
Local bus fare
Q60 is local bus service. Standard MTA local bus fare rules apply with OMNY tap-and-go boarding.
Bridge and traffic risk
Queensboro Bridge, Queens Plaza, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Jamaica traffic can affect live running time.
Best Q60 workflow: open the official MTA Q60 timetable, choose South Jamaica-bound or Midtown East-bound direction, check your exact stop in Bus Time, confirm OMNY or exact cash, read active alerts, then leave with extra buffer for bridge traffic or rail transfers.
Official Q60 MTA Tools for Schedule, Map, Stops, Fare and Live Times
Use these official links for final verification. This guide explains the Q60 in practical language, but MTA controls the current schedule, stop list, fare policy, accessibility details, detours and live arrival data.
Q60 Route Overview: South Jamaica to East Midtown via Queens Boulevard
The Q60 is one of the most important Queens Boulevard bus routes because it stretches from South Jamaica through Jamaica, Briarwood, Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Elmhurst, Woodside, Sunnyside, Long Island City and into East Midtown Manhattan. It is useful when subway stations are not close enough, when you need a crosstown Queens Boulevard trip, or when you need a direct ride to the Upper East Side / East Midtown terminal area.
Jamaica / Sutphin end
South Jamaica and Sutphin Boulevard stops connect riders toward Jamaica, LIRR, AirTrain JFK and Queens bus routes.
Queens Boulevard spine
Major timepoints include Union Turnpike, 108 Street, 80 Road, 71 Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard, 61 Street, 59 Avenue and 35 Street.
Queensboro Bridge / East Midtown
The Manhattan terminal is around E 60 St / 2 Av, near Upper East Side and East Midtown transfers.
⚠️ Timepoint warning
The official timetable shows key stops known as timepoints. Your exact stop may be between timepoints, so use MTA Bus Time before deciding when to leave.
Q60 Schedule Summary: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and Overnight Planning
The Q60 timetable includes weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables. It also includes overnight trips, Monday-only and non-Monday notes for some early service, plus holiday schedule rules. Use this table as a planning shortcut only; the official MTA PDF and Bus Time should control your final trip.
| Service day | Direction | Key timepoint pattern | Planning note | Before leaving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | To South Jamaica | E 60 St / 2 Av → Queens Blvd / 35 St → 61 St → Woodhaven Blvd → 71 Av → 80 Rd → Sutphin Blvd / 91 Av → 157 St / 109 Av | 24-hour service span with frequent daytime service and wider overnight gaps. | Check Mon / xMon notes for early overnight trips. |
| Weekday | To Midtown East | 109 Av / 157 St → Sutphin Blvd / Archer Av → Queens Blvd / Union Tpke → 108 St → 59 Av → 63 St → 35 St → E 60 St / 2 Av | Bridge and Queens Plaza traffic can change real arrival time. | Use Bus Time for exact stop and direction. |
| Saturday | Both directions | Same route family with Saturday-only schedule table. | Weekend spacing differs from weekday commute spacing. | Do not use weekday memory on Saturday. |
| Sunday | Both directions | Separate Sunday table with overnight and late-night planning. | Sunday and holiday service can be different from Saturday. | Check holiday notes and live arrivals. |
| Overnight | Both directions | Q60 continues overnight, but spacing is much wider than peak daytime service. | Plan with a bigger buffer for work, airport, rail or medical trips. | Use Bus Time right before walking out. |
⏱️ Frequency shortcut
The Q60 service span is shown as 24 hours, with frequent peak service and wider late-night spacing. For a precise “how many minutes until the next bus” answer, use MTA Bus Time at your exact stop.
Q60 Stops and Route Map: Queens Plaza, Queens Blvd, Jamaica and East Midtown
The Q60 has many local stops along one of Queens’ busiest corridors. Stop-side choice matters because South Jamaica-bound and Midtown East-bound stops are often on opposite sides of Queens Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard or the terminal streets.
Major stops to South Jamaica
E 60 St / 2 Av, Queens Plaza South / 28 St, Queens Blvd / Skillman Av, 35 St, 44 St, 52 St, 61 St, Woodhaven Blvd, 63 Dr, 71 Av, Union Tpke, Main St, Jamaica Av, Sutphin Blvd / 91 Av, 97 Av, Liberty Av, Tuskegee Airmen Way, 108 Av / Sutphin Blvd and 157 St / 109 Av.
Major stops to Midtown East
109 Av / 157 St, Sutphin Blvd / 109 Av, Yates Rd, Liberty Av, 95 Av, Archer Av, Jamaica Av / 144 St, Queens Blvd / Jamaica Av, Main St, Union Tpke, 108 St, 70 Av, 63 Dr, 59 Av, 52 St, 48 St, 45 St, Queens Plaza East and E 60 St / 2 Av.
Exact stop matters
Use the stop name or stop code in Bus Time. “Queens Blvd” alone is not enough because Q60 has many selected stops along the corridor.
Stop-side checklist
- Route sign: confirm the stop sign lists Q60.
- Direction: check whether the bus is going to South Jamaica or Midtown East.
- Stop code: use the posted stop code in Bus Time where possible.
- Removed stops: some old Queens Boulevard stops were removed to improve speed and reliability.
- Transfer buffer: add walking time at Queens Plaza, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica and Lexington Av / 59 St.
⚠️ Map warning
This embedded map is for discovery only. Use the official MTA route page, Bus Time and current alerts for final boarding.
Q60 Live Tracker: How to Use MTA Bus Time Correctly
MTA Bus Time is the fastest way to check live Q60 arrivals. The printed timetable gives the planned pattern, while Bus Time shows stop-level estimates, nearby stops, active service alerts and live vehicle movement.
Search Q60
Open Bus Time and search Q60. Avoid searching only “Queens Blvd bus” because many routes share the corridor.
Choose direction
Select to South Jamaica via Queens Blvd or to Midtown East via Queens Blvd 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 Queens Boulevard.
Read alerts
If arrivals look strange, check bridge delays, detours, construction, weather, street events and MTA service status.
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⏱️ Open Q60 Bus TimeQ60 Fare and OMNY: Local Bus Fare, Transfers, Cash and Kids
Q60 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 Q60 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 Q60 local bus 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 at the bus farebox. Ask the driver for a paper transfer if needed. | Using bills, half-dollars or pennies, expecting change, or forgetting to ask for a transfer. |
| Children | Children under 44 inches tall ride free when accompanied by an adult. | 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.
Q60 Holiday, Monday and Reference Notes
The official Q60 timetable includes reference notes for Monday-only and non-Monday trips, plus holiday service rules. These notes matter most for early overnight rides, holiday work shifts, airport transfers and medical or school travel.
- Mon: the trip only runs on Mondays.
- xMon: the trip does not run on Mondays.
- 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, court, medical visits, LIRR, AirTrain JFK or subway transfers, take one earlier Q60 when possible. Queens Boulevard and bridge traffic can erase a tight connection.
Q60 Connections: Subway, LIRR, AirTrain JFK and Queens Bus Transfers
The Q60 is a strong transfer route because it touches major subway, bus and rail areas. It can connect riders to Jamaica, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Queens Plaza, Long Island City and East Midtown, but transfer timing should not rely on a printed bus time alone.
Subway connection logic
Important transfer areas include Sutphin/Jamaica, Queens Blvd / Main St, Union Tpke, 71 Av, Woodhaven Blvd, Queens Plaza and Lexington Av / 59 St.
Rail connection logic
Jamaica and Forest Hills-area connections may involve LIRR walking time. Do not plan a same-minute transfer.
AirTrain JFK planning
At Sutphin / Archer / Jamaica, add walking time for AirTrain JFK, airport movement, check-in and security.
⚠️ Wrong-route trap
Queens Boulevard has many buses and subway entrances close together. Do not board only because the bus is on the right street. Confirm the destination sign says Q60 and matches your direction.
Accessibility and First-Time Rider Help for Q60
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 Q60 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 “Queens Blvd.”
- 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 Q60 Schedule Mistakes That Waste Time
Using only the PDF
The PDF shows timepoints. Bus Time shows your exact stop-level arrival.
Wrong direction
South Jamaica-bound and Midtown East-bound stops can be on different sides of the street.
Street-name guessing
Queens Boulevard has many Q60 stops. Use the stop code, not only the corridor name.
Waiting at a removed stop
Some old stops were removed or changed. Confirm the stop sign lists Q60.
Payment mismatch
Using different OMNY devices can break transfer tracking.
Ignoring bridge traffic
Queensboro Bridge and Queens Plaza delays can change real arrivals, especially for Midtown trips.
Related BusSchedules.org Guides for MTA Riders
These related guides help Q60 riders continue planning with official MTA tools, nearby Queens routes, Bus Time workflows and subway/bus fare guidance.
Q60 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Q60 bus route?
The Q60 is an NYC MTA Queens local bus route between South Jamaica and East Midtown via Sutphin Boulevard, Queens Boulevard and the Queensboro Bridge.
Where can I find the official Q60 bus schedule?
Use the official MTA Q60 timetable. It includes weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, reference notes, fare information and key timepoints.
How do I track the Q60 bus live?
Open MTA Bus Time and search Q60. Choose the direction to South Jamaica or to Midtown East, then select your exact stop.
Does the Q60 go to Manhattan?
Yes. Midtown East-bound Q60 trips go to the E 60 St / 2 Av terminal area near the Upper East Side and East Midtown.
Does the Q60 go to Jamaica?
Yes. South Jamaica-bound Q60 trips travel through the Jamaica and Sutphin Boulevard area toward 157 St / 109 Av.
Does the Q60 run 24 hours?
Yes. The Q60 is shown with a 24-hour service span. Overnight service runs less often than daytime service, so use Bus Time before leaving.
What are the main Q60 timepoints?
Main timepoints include E 60 St / 2 Av, Queens Blvd / 35 St, Queens Blvd / 61 St, Queens Blvd / Woodhaven Blvd, Queens Blvd / 71 Av, Queens Blvd / 80 Rd, Sutphin Blvd / Archer Av, Sutphin Blvd / 91 Av and 157 St / 109 Av.
How much is the Q60 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 Q60?
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 Q60 run on weekends?
Yes. The official Q60 timetable includes Saturday and Sunday service tables. Weekend spacing and trip times differ from weekday service.
What does Mon or xMon mean in the Q60 timetable?
Mon means the trip only runs on Mondays. xMon means the trip does not run on Mondays. These notes usually matter most for early overnight trips.
Why is my Q60 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 Q60 Bus Schedule
The best way to use the Q60 bus schedule is to open the official MTA Q60 timetable, choose the correct direction, confirm the exact stop, and then use MTA Bus Time for live arrivals. The route connects South Jamaica and East Midtown via Sutphin Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, Queens Plaza and the Queensboro Bridge.
Remember the big three: the PDF shows timepoints, Bus Time shows stop-level arrivals, and the destination sign confirms whether you are boarding the correct Q60. For subway, LIRR, AirTrain JFK, work, school, medical or late-night trips, check live arrivals and alerts before leaving.
Official Q60 timetable · MTA Bus Time Q60 · Q60 Local page · MTA fare guide