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How to get fromTerminal 8 to Brooklynby tram, train, bus, taxi, car or towncar

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There are 7 ways to get from Terminal 8 to Brooklyn by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationtramAirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to East New YorktrainCity Terminal Zone / ...
    27 min
    $12–14

  2. Drive 10.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal 8 to Brooklyncar10.9 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain StationbusQ3
    2. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester StbusB15
    56 min
    $5–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal 8 to Brooklyntaxi10.9 mi
    16 min
    $60–75

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from New York JFK Airport to Brooklyntowncar11.4 mi
    18 min
    $60–85

  6. Bus via Ralph Av/Sutter Av

    1. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Ralph Av/Sutter AvbusB15
    59 min
    $10–16

  7. Bus via Church Av/Nostrand Av

    1. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester StbusB15
    2. Take the bus from Hegeman Av/Chester St to Church Av/Nostrand AvbusB35
    1h 18m
    $10–16

Terminal 8 to Brooklyn by foot, tram, and train

Calendar537Weekly Services
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Terminal 8, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Terminal 8 to Hegeman Av/Chester St via Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station in around 56 min.

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