MTA Queens Q45 bus Stop List and Next Departures
The MTA Queens Q45 - Fresh Meadows - Kew Gardens bus serves 14 bus stops in the NYC area departing from 188 St / 64 Av and ending at Queens Blvd / 78 Cres. Scroll down to see upcoming Q45 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled Q45 bus times will be displayed. The full Q45 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.
MTA Queens Q45 bus route map
The MTA Queens Q45 - Fresh Meadows - Kew Gardens bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MTA Queens Q45 bus to help you plan your trip on MTA Queens. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the Q45 bus is approaching your stop.
See the detailed route mapMTA Queens Q45 bus Service Alerts
Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the Q45 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MTA Queens so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.
⚠️ Service update for MTA's Q45 bus
Starting June 29, 2025, bus service in Queens will change as part of the MTA’s “Queens Bus Network Redesign”. The new Q45 will provide all-day frequent service along Union Tpke and create a new direct connection between 188St and Kew Gardens.
See all alertsMTA Queens Q45 bus Service Frequency
The next Q45 bus leaves 188 St / 64 Av at 4:45 PM, and arrives at Queens Blvd / 78 Cres at 5:08 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.
See all departuresMTA Queens Q45 bus On-Time Performance
Want to know whether the MTA Queens Q45 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the Q45 bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official MTA Queens metrics.
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