How to get from Brooklyn to Queens by bus?

From Brooklyn to Queens by bus

To get from Brooklyn to Queens in New York - New Jersey, take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the Q44-SBS bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station to Main St/Kissena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Queens on the Moovit app.

86min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Walk to Queens
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Kissena Blvd
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Queens by bus via Q8 and Q20

To get from Brooklyn to Queens in New York - New Jersey, take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the Q20 bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station to Main St/Kissena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Queens on the Moovit app.

89min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Bus - Q20Q20
Walk to Queens
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q20Q20
    Wait for bus
    Q20
    College Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Kissena Blvd
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Queens

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Queens, New York - New Jersey is approximately 11.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Queens by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Brooklyn to Queens

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Queens by bus via Q8 and Q20

To get from Brooklyn to Queens in New York - New Jersey, take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the Q20 bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station to Main St/Kissena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Queens on the Moovit app.

89min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Bus - Q20Q20
Walk to Queens
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q20Q20
    Wait for bus
    Q20
    College Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St/Kissena Blvd
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Bus line Q44-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Bus line Q20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Queens in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Queens in New York - New Jersey?

    The Q8 bus line goes from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station near Brooklyn to Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av station near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Queens in New York - New Jersey by bus?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Queens in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Queens in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the Q8 bus from the Fountain Av /Flatlands Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Queens in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av stop, which is closest to Queens in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn to Queens?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Queens costs $3.00.

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