There are 5 ways to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Terminal 1 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to East New Yorktrain City Terminal Zone / ...
31 min$12–16Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyncar 10.9 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Stationbus Q3
- Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester Stbus B15
57 min$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyntaxi 10.9 mi
17 min$50–60Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Terminal 1 to Lefferts Blvdtram AirTrain
- Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Ralph Av/Sutter Avbus B15
1h 1m$12–17
Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Terminal 1 (Station) 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 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 and arriving at East New York via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Terminal 1 (Station) and Brooklyn is 11 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn without a car is to tram and train which takes 31 min and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 station.
Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 1 station.
Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station.
What companies run services between Terminal 1 (Station), NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Terminal 1 (Station) to Hegeman Av/Chester St via Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station in around 57 min.
Tram from Terminal 1 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Tram from Terminal 1 to Lefferts Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to East New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Ralph Av/Sutter Av
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Terminal 1 (Station) to Brooklyn.
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