How to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by bus and light rail?

Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by bus and light rail

To get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Lefferts Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B15 bus and finally take the B20 bus from Linden Blvd/Eldert Ln station to Ashford St/Wortman Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

49min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - B15B15
Bus - B20B20
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Terminal 1 (Station)
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lefferts Blvd
    ID 160566
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Blvd/Eldert Ln
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - B20B20
    Wait for bus
    B20
    Ridgewood Forest Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Wortman Av
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    610 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn

The distance between Terminal 1 (Station), New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 8.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 1 (Station)) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Bus line B15, Bus line B20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 1 (Station) and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Lefferts Blvd station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 1 (Station) to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Lefferts Blvd station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Terminal 1 (Station) and Brooklyn?

    Get off the light rail at the Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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