How to get from Garden City to Brooklyn by bus and train?

From Garden City to Brooklyn by bus and train

To get from Garden City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Jamaica station. Next, take the Q8 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station to Fountain Av/Flatlands Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.65. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

73min$11.65
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av/Flatlands Av
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Garden City to Brooklyn by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Q8 and B84

To get from Garden City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q8 bus and finally take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Fountain Av station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.65. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

71min$11.65
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Bus - B84B84
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av/Flatlands Av
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Fountain Av
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden City to Brooklyn

The distance between Garden City, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 13.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City to Brooklyn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Garden City to Brooklyn

To check the bus and train schedule from Garden City to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Garden City) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Garden City to Brooklyn by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Q8 and B84

To get from Garden City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q8 bus and finally take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Fountain Av station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.65. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

71min$11.65
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Bus - B84B84
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av/Flatlands Av
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Fountain Av
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line Q8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden City to Brooklyn?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line Q8, Bus line B84.

  • Is there a direct train between Garden City and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garden City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    The RONKONKOMA BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Garden City to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jamaica station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Garden City and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Garden City to get to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Garden City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Garden City and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the train fare from Garden City to Brooklyn?

    The ride from Garden City to Brooklyn costs $11.65.

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