Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a downtown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nostrand Av, then take the B44 Select Bus Service bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av. The trip takes about 56 minutes door to door on a weekday (54 to 58 depending on the connection). The A train comes about every 7 minutes during the day. The B44 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
- A
- B44 SBS
- A A trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, downtown10 stops, about 24 min
- Change at Nostrand AvWalk about 4 min
- B44 SBS B44 Select Bus Service busFrom Nostrand Av/Fulton St3 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings CountyWalk about 8 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nostrand Av. It's 10 stops, about 24 minutes.
- At Nostrand Av, walk about 4 minutes to Nostrand Av/Fulton St for the B44 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the B44 Select Bus Service bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av. It's 3 stops, about 13 minutes.
- From Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av, walk about 8 minutes to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 56 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 56 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 54 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 58 minutes. The B44 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Nostrand Av (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County by public transit?
Take a downtown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nostrand Av, then take the B44 Select Bus Service bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av.
How long does it take?
About 56 minutes door to door on a weekday, 54 to 58 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 56 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Nostrand Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 58 minutes. The B44 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from Nostrand Av/Fulton St to Nostrand Av/Clarkson Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
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Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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