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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Novabus_Q88_begin.jpg) A 2021 Nova Bus LFS (8835) on the Q88 at Queens Center Mall | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | MTA Regional Bus Operations | ||
| Operator | New York City Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Queens Village Depot | ||
| Vehicle | Nova Bus LFS | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Queens, New York, U.S. | ||
| Communities served | Elmhurst, Corona, LeFrak City, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Utopia, Fresh Meadows, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills, Queens Village | ||
| Landmarks served | Queens Center Mall, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens College, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond Park | ||
| Start | Elmhurst- 92nd Street & 59th Avenue / Queens Center Mall & Woodhaven Blvd Station | ||
| Via | Horace Harding Expressway, 73rd Avenue, Springfield Boulevard | ||
| End | Queens Village - Amboy Lane & Springfield Boulevard / Queens Village LIRR Station | ||
| Length | 9.1 miles (14.6 km) | ||
| Other routes | Q17 Kissena Boulevard/188th Street Q30 Utopia Parkway | ||
| Service | |||
| Operates | All times except late nights.[1] | ||
| Annual patronage | 2,572,535 (2023)[2] | ||
| Transfers | Yes | ||
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The Q88 bus constitutes a public transit line in Queens, New York City, running primarily along the Long Island Expressway's service road (Horace Harding Expressway), 73rd Avenue and Springfield Boulevard between a major transportation hub and commercial center in Elmhurst and Queens Village. The route is operated by MTA Regional Bus Operations under the New York City Transit brand.