Skip to main content

How to get from Brooklyn to Jamaica by subway?

By subway

To get from Brooklyn to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the 4 subway from New Lots Av station to Junius St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the J subway from Broadway Junction station to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

88min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - L
Subway - J
Leaves from New Lots Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Junius St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Livonia Av
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway Junction
    5 min
  • 7
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
    Ride to subway station
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Brooklyn to Jamaica in Queens, take the 4 subway from New Lots Av station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, take the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train from Atlantic Terminal station to Jamaica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

89min$11.15
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from New Lots Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONECITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in New York - New Jersey.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Jamaica

The distance between Brooklyn, Queens and Jamaica, Queens is approximately 9.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Jamaica by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Euclid Av
  • Shepherd Av
  • New Lots Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St

Public transit stations close to Jamaica, Queens

Jamaica is located at Jamaica, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Archer Av/158 St.

Subway stations close to Jamaica:

  • Sutphin Blvd
  • Parsons Blvd
  • Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport

Train stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • Archer Av/158 St
  • Archer Av/153 St
  • Archer Av/Teardrop Canopy

By subway and train

To get from Brooklyn to Jamaica in Queens, take the 4 subway from New Lots Av station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, take the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train from Atlantic Terminal station to Jamaica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

89min$11.15
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from New Lots Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONECITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Jamaica?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line L, Bus line J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Jamaica?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brooklyn and Jamaica?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brooklyn to Jamaica?

    The 4 subway line goes from New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Woodlawn station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Jamaica in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Jamaica by subway?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Jamaica in Queens by subway is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Brooklyn to get to Jamaica?

    Get on the 4 subway from the New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Brooklyn and Jamaica?

    Get off the subway at the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station, which is closest to Jamaica in Queens.

  • How much is the subway fare from Brooklyn to Jamaica?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Jamaica costs $2.90.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More