There are 6 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn by tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationAirTrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to East New YorkCity Terminal Zone / ...
25 min$12–14Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn11.2 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain StationQ3
- Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester StB15
54 min$5–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn11.2 mi
17 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Brooklyn11.2 mi
17 min$40–55Bus via Ralph Av/Sutter Av
- Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Ralph Av/Sutter AvB15
57 min$10–16
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and arriving at Hegeman Av/Chester St via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at East New York via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Brooklyn is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn without a car is to tram and train which takes 25 min and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 25 min to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 station.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 8 station.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station.
What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Hegeman Av/Chester St via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station in around 54 min.
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to East New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Ralph Av/Sutter Av
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Brooklyn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Brooklyn.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Brooklyn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





