Commuting and Travelling by Bus, Train, & Subway in Queens, NY
Here are resources to make your commute easier and to find your way around Queens by subway, train, and bus.
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Find out the latest about the subway, buses, trains, and ferries operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York City's mass transit provider. Maps, schedules, service stops, fares, rules, and regulations are all available through their website. The site details information on the buses, subways, and commuter rail (LIRR) service in Queens.
Find out the latest about the subway, buses, trains, and ferries operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York City's mass transit provider. Maps, schedules, service stops, fares, rules, and regulations are all available through their website. The site details information on the buses, subways, and commuter rail (LIRR) service in Queens.
MTA System Maps
Maps of the MTA's subway, bus, and rail lines.
Maps of the MTA's subway, bus, and rail lines.
Bus Map of Queens, NY
This PDF map (note: you need Acrobat software to open this map) published by the MTA shows all the buses serving Queens, New York.
This PDF map (note: you need Acrobat software to open this map) published by the MTA shows all the buses serving Queens, New York.
Subway Map of NYC
Courtesy of the MTA, this map shows all the subway lines in NYC.
Courtesy of the MTA, this map shows all the subway lines in NYC.
Transportation Map of Queens, NY
Courtesy of the City of New York, this link has a map showing the major transportation conduits of Queens, including highways, bridges, tunnels, and ferries and their relation to tourist sites in the borough.
Courtesy of the City of New York, this link has a map showing the major transportation conduits of Queens, including highways, bridges, tunnels, and ferries and their relation to tourist sites in the borough.
New York Water Taxi
NY Water Taxi runs a ferry between Long Island City, the east side of Manhattan, and the Wall Street area. It also runs ferries from Brooklyn to lower Manhattan. The Water Taxi does charter boat for excursions.
NY Water Taxi runs a ferry between Long Island City, the east side of Manhattan, and the Wall Street area. It also runs ferries from Brooklyn to lower Manhattan. The Water Taxi does charter boat for excursions.
Real-time NYC Traffic Reports
Check the NYC Department of Transportation's real-time traffic reports. Includes live traffic cams.
Check the NYC Department of Transportation's real-time traffic reports. Includes live traffic cams.
Straphangers Campaign
The Straphangers Campaign is a group that advocates for improving NYC mass transit. Check their site to see their latest report on the conditions of the subway lines.
The Straphangers Campaign is a group that advocates for improving NYC mass transit. Check their site to see their latest report on the conditions of the subway lines.
CommuterLink
CommuterLink, a not-for-profit company, is a free commuter assistance organization that offers carpool, vanpool, transit, and other commuter assistance for both individuals and employers in New York City.
CommuterLink, a not-for-profit company, is a free commuter assistance organization that offers carpool, vanpool, transit, and other commuter assistance for both individuals and employers in New York City.
Green Bus Lines
The private bus company Green Bus Lines operates routes throughout southern and central Queens. They run five express routes to Manhattan. Visit their website for schedules and locations.
The private bus company Green Bus Lines operates routes throughout southern and central Queens. They run five express routes to Manhattan. Visit their website for schedules and locations.
Triboro Coach
Triboro Coach is a private bus company that operates routes in northern Queens, and also runs five express routes to Manhattan. The majority of their routes start in Jackson Heights at the 74 Street Bus Terminal. Check their site for other stops and times.
Triboro Coach is a private bus company that operates routes in northern Queens, and also runs five express routes to Manhattan. The majority of their routes start in Jackson Heights at the 74 Street Bus Terminal. Check their site for other stops and times.
Jamaica Buses
A private bus company, Jamaica Buses serves southeastern Queens County and a portion of southwestern Nassau County. Their hub is in Jamaica at a terminal on Parsons Boulevard, south of Hillside Avenue.
A private bus company, Jamaica Buses serves southeastern Queens County and a portion of southwestern Nassau County. Their hub is in Jamaica at a terminal on Parsons Boulevard, south of Hillside Avenue.
NYC Transit Strike and Queens - How To Survive a Subway and Bus Strike in Queens, New York
Navigating Queens in the event of an MTA Transit stike.
Navigating Queens in the event of an MTA Transit stike.