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

Brooklyn to Terminal 1 - Bus Schedule

The B84 bus from Brooklyn to Terminal 1 runs from 5:35 AM to 9:04 PM, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Brooklyn to Terminal 1 by bus and light rail

To get from Brooklyn to Terminal 1 in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Elton St station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B15 bus and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Lefferts Blvd station to Terminal 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B84B84
Bus - B15B15
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Flatlands Av/Elton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Lots Av/Cleveland St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    JFK Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lefferts Blvd
    ID 160566
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Terminal 1, 1 J F K Airport, Jamaica, NY 11430, USA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Terminal 1

The distance between Brooklyn, Queens and Terminal 1, Queens is approximately 9.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Terminal 1 by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Brooklyn to Terminal 1

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Brooklyn to Terminal 1 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Terminal 1), 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 Brooklyn to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line B84, Bus line B15, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Terminal 1?

    The B84 bus line goes from Flatlands Av/Elton St station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Livonia Av/Ashford St station near Terminal 1 in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Terminal 1 in Queens by bus and light rail is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the B84 bus from the Flatlands Av/Elton St stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Terminal 1?

    Get off the bus at the Livonia Av/Ashford St station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Queens.

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