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How to get fromBrooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from East New York to Jamaicatrain train City Terminal Zone / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    24 min
    $12–15

  2. Drive 10.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 10.5 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Ralph Av/Sutter Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Stationbus bus B15
    2. Take the tram from Lefferts Blvd to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    55 min
    $12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 10.5 mi
    16 min
    $45–60

Brooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train and tram

Calendar511Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ralph Av/Sutter Av to Terminal 8 via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station and Lefferts Blvd in around 55 min.

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