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How to get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn by bus?

By bus

To get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the B15 bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station station to Hegeman Av/Chester St station. Next, take the B35 bus from Hegeman Av/Chester St station to Church Av/Nostrand Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

72min$2.90
Bus - B15B15
Bus - B35B35
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    JFK Airport
  • 2
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegeman Av/Chester St
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - B35B35
    Wait for bus
    B35
    Mcdonald Av Via Church Av
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church Av/Nostrand Av
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B15 bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station station to New Lots Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 2 subway from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station to Church Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

69min$2.90
Bus - B15B15
Subway - 3
Subway - 2
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    JFK Airport
  • 2
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Lots Av/Ashford St
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Church Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Airport to Brooklyn

The distance between JFK Airport, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Airport to Brooklyn by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to JFK Airport

JFK Airport is located at JFK Airport, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is S Conduit En Eb/Lefferts Bl.

Subway stations close to JFK Airport:

  • Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • Aqueduct-N Conduit Av

Bus stations close to JFK Airport:

  • S Conduit En Eb/Lefferts Bl
  • N. Conduit Av/Cohancy St
  • Lefferts Bl /150 Av

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Church Av.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Church Av
  • Beverly Rd
  • Newkirk Av-Little Haiti

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Church Av/Nostrand Av
  • Nostrand Av/Church Av
  • Church Av/Lloyd St

By bus and subway

To get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B15 bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station station to New Lots Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 2 subway from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station to Church Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

69min$2.90
Bus - B15B15
Subway - 3
Subway - 2
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    JFK Airport
  • 2
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Lots Av/Ashford St
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Church Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line B15, Bus line B35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from JFK Airport to Brooklyn?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line B15, Bus line 3, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between JFK Airport and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from JFK Airport to Brooklyn?

    The B15 bus line goes from Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital station near JFK Airport in Queens to Hegeman Av/Chester St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hegeman Av/Chester St station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Airport to Brooklyn by bus?

    The total travel time between JFK Airport in Queens and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near JFK Airport to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the B15 bus from the Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital stop near JFK Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between JFK Airport and Brooklyn?

    Get off the bus at the Hegeman Av/Chester St stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from JFK Airport to Brooklyn?

    The ride from JFK Airport to Brooklyn costs $2.90.

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