Q5 (New York City bus)
| Q5 / Q5 Limited / Q85 / Q85 Limited | |||
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| Merrick Boulevard Jamaica−Rosedale |
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A Q5 (top) and Q85 (bottom) terminating at Jamaica Center.
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| Overview | |||
| System | MTA Regional Bus Operations | ||
| Operator | New York City Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Jamaica Depot | ||
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| Route | |||
| Locale | Queens | ||
| Start | Jamaica Center – Parsons/Archer | ||
| Via | Merrick Boulevard | ||
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| Length | Q5 (Jamaica to Rosedale): 6.8 miles (10.9 km) | ||
| Other routes |
Q4 (Merrick Boulevard−Linden Boulevard) Q84 (Merrick Boulevard−120th Avenue) n4 (Jamaica−Freeport) n4X (Jamaica−Freeport Express) |
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| Service | |||
| Operates | 24 hours | ||
| Daily ridership |
Q5: 3,913,638 (2014) Q85: 3,861,880 (2014) |
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| Fare | $2.75 (MetroCard or coins) | ||
| Cash | Coins only (exact change required) | ||
| Transfers | Yes | ||
| Timetable | Q5 Q85 | ||
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The Q5 and Q85 bus routes constitute a public transit corridor running along Merrick Boulevard in Southeastern Queens, New York City, United States. The routes run from the Jamaica Center transit hub and business district to Rosedale, with continued service to the Green Acres Mall shopping center in Nassau County. The Q4 and Q84 buses also serve the northern portion of the corridor, before diverging east along Linden Boulevard and 120th Avenue respectively. The Q4, Q5, and Q85 also provide limited-stop service along the corridor. Originally operated by Bee-Line Inc. and later the North Shore Bus Company until 1947, all four routes are now operated by MTA Regional Bus Operations under the New York City Transit brand.
The Q5 and Q85 share most of the Queens portion of Merrick Boulevard, which runs southeast towards the Nassau County border. The routes run from the Jamaica Center – Parsons/Archer bus terminal to Rosedale near the Nassau County border. Alternate buses operate to or from Green Acres Mall in Nassau County, particularly during midday hours and on weekends. Both the Q5 and Q85 employ limited-stop service, running in the peak direction (mornings to Jamiaca; afternoons to Rosedale) during weekday rush hour periods. These buses make no stops between Jamaica Center and the intersection of Merrick Boulevard and Liberty Avenue, running via Liberty Avenue and 160th Street instead of on Archer Avenue towards Merrick Boulevard. Only select local service operates to Green Acres during these times.
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