Route B7 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
The B7 is a Brooklyn local bus connecting Midwood and Bedford-Stuyvesant via Kings Highway and Saratoga Avenue. It runs from the Quentin Road/Coney Island Avenue area to Saratoga Avenue/Halsey Street, serving Flatbush, East Flatbush, Brownsville and nearby neighborhoods along the way.
B7 buses operate seven days a week. Published service begins around 4:30–5:00 AM, depending on direction, and selected late departures continue after midnight. The 2026 standard local-bus fare is $3 with OMNY.
Use this guide for weekday and weekend times, first and last buses, major stops, approximate travel time, subway transfers, accessible boarding and clear instructions for checking the next B7 in MTA Bus Time.
What Time Does the B7 Bus Start and End?
The MTA’s published B7 timetable lists the first weekday trip from Saratoga Avenue/Halsey Street toward Midwood at 4:30 AM. The first weekday trip from Quentin Road/Coney Island Avenue toward Bedford-Stuyvesant starts at 4:59 AM.
Open the official B7 timetable or check live B7 stops in MTA Bus Time.
B7 Bus Schedule Guide
B7 Bus Schedule: Weekday, Saturday and Sunday
Brooklyn B7 operates on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Service is most frequent during busy commuting periods, while daytime off-peak and late-evening waits are generally longer.
| Service | Published span | Typical interval | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | About 4:30 AM–1:30 AM | About 10–20 minutes in busier periods | Midday and later trips can have longer gaps. |
| Saturday | About 4:30 AM–1:30 AM | Often 20–30 minutes | Exact trips depend on direction and time of day. |
| Sunday | About 4:30 AM–1:30 AM | Often around 30 minutes | Early and late trips may be less frequent. |
| Late night | Selected trips after midnight | Limited | B7 is not a continuously operating 24-hour route. |
The operating spans above summarize both directions rather than guaranteeing a departure at every stop. The full PDF contains separate timepoint tables for each service day.
How Often Does the B7 Bus Arrive?
The bars compare broad service levels only. They do not represent measured reliability, passenger volume or a guaranteed departure frequency.
Holiday Bus Service
The MTA’s B7 timetable lists Sunday service for certain major holidays, Saturday service for others and reduced weekday service on selected holidays. The timetable includes holiday-specific notes, so choose your actual travel date rather than assuming a regular weekday schedule.
For a wider explanation of Brooklyn bus route codes, official borough timetables, holiday schedules and MTA tracking tools, our New York MTA bus schedule and borough route guide provides the network-level information you may need when traveling beyond the B7 corridor.
B7 Weekday Departure Examples: Midwood to Bedford-Stuyvesant
These example trips are reproduced selectively from the MTA’s official B7 timetable, effective June 29, 2025. The times show the same bus moving from one major stop to the next. They are scheduled examples, not live arrival predictions.
| Major timepoint | Trip 1 | Trip 2 | Trip 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Rd / Coney Island Av | 6:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Ocean Av | 6:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 7:19 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Flatbush Av | 6:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:28 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Utica Av | 6:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 7:34 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Church Av | 6:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 7:42 AM |
| Riverdale Av / E 98 St | 6:46 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Saratoga Av / Sutter Av | 6:52 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:57 AM |
| Saratoga Av / Halsey St | 7:07 AM | 7:23 AM | 8:12 AM |
B7 Weekday Examples: Bedford-Stuyvesant to Midwood
| Major timepoint | Trip 1 | Trip 2 | Trip 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Av / Halsey St | 5:25 AM | 6:05 AM | 7:05 AM |
| Saratoga Av / Park Pl | 5:31 AM | 6:14 AM | 7:18 AM |
| Lenox Rd / E 98 St | 5:36 AM | 6:21 AM | 7:26 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Church Av | 5:41 AM | 6:27 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Utica Av | 5:49 AM | 6:35 AM | 7:42 AM |
| Kings Hwy / Ryder St | 5:53 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:49 AM |
| Avenue P / Ocean Av | 6:01 AM | 6:51 AM | 8:02 AM |
| Quentin Rd / Coney Island Av | 6:06 AM | 6:56 AM | 8:08 AM |
How Long Does the Full B7 Journey Take?
These are scheduled trip durations rather than measured average travel times. A full-route journey may take approximately 45–70 minutes, depending on the departure, traffic, passenger loading, stop pattern and service day.
B7 Bus Stops and Route Map: Midwood to Bedford-Stuyvesant
The B7 follows Kings Highway through Midwood and East Flatbush, then continues north through the Brownsville area toward Bedford-Stuyvesant. MTA Bus Time lists separate stop sequences for the two travel directions.
This visual explains the general corridor and major stop order. It does not show actual turning radii, block lengths, pedestrian routes or every local stop.
Selected Stops Toward Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Quentin Road / Coney Island Avenue
- Kings Highway / Coney Island Avenue
- Kings Highway / East 13th Street
- Kings Highway / East 16th Street
- Kings Highway / Ocean Avenue
- Kings Highway / Bedford Avenue
- Kings Highway / Nostrand Avenue
- Kings Highway / Flatbush Avenue
- Kings Highway / Avenue J
- Kings Highway / Schenectady Avenue
- Kings Highway / Utica Avenue
- Kings Highway / Glenwood Road
- Kings Highway / Church Avenue
- Kings Highway / Linden Boulevard
- Kings Highway / Remsen Avenue
- Lenox Road / Rockaway Parkway
- Saratoga Avenue / Livonia Avenue
- Saratoga Avenue / Sutter Avenue
- Pitkin Avenue / Saratoga Avenue
- Thomas S. Boyland Street / Eastern Parkway
- Thomas S. Boyland Street / Fulton Street
- Broadway / Halsey Street
- Saratoga Avenue / Halsey Street
The list highlights useful stops rather than every local stop. For the complete current list, exact street side and stop ID, use MTA Bus Time’s official B7 direction selector.
How to Find Your Exact Stop on a Map
- Open the official B7 route or stop list.
- Select the direction shown on your intended bus.
- Find the nearest cross street to your starting point.
- Check whether the stop is on Kings Highway, Quentin Road, Saratoga Avenue or another street.
- Look for the stop’s six-digit MTA Bus Time code where provided.
- Confirm the correct sidewalk and bus-stop sign.
- Open live arrivals for that specific code before heading outside.
For walking directions to a B7 stop or comparing B7 with B82 and subway alternatives, our Google Maps bus route and departure-time guide explains how to set your starting location, select public transit and verify the correct boarding point.
B7 Direction Guide: Bed-Stuy vs Midwood
The B7 has two main destination signs. The sign on the front of the bus is one of the simplest ways to avoid traveling in the wrong direction.
To BED-STUY BWAY–HALSEY
Direction: Toward Bedford-Stuyvesant.
General path: From Midwood via Kings Highway, Brownsville and the Saratoga Avenue / Thomas S. Boyland Street area.
Use when traveling toward: Saratoga Avenue, Sutter Avenue, Eastern Parkway, Fulton Street or Halsey Street.
To MIDWOOD CONEY ISLAND AV
Direction: Toward Midwood.
General path: From the Saratoga/Halsey terminal through Brownsville and Kings Highway to Quentin Road/Coney Island Avenue.
Use when traveling toward: Church Avenue, Flatbush Avenue, Ocean Avenue or Kings Highway station.
How to Confirm the Direction
Where Does the B7 Connect with NYC Subway Lines?
The B7 is useful for cross-Brooklyn trips that would otherwise involve walking between subway lines or making multiple rail transfers.
B7 and B82: A Useful Kings Highway Connection
The B7 shares parts of the Kings Highway corridor with the B82 and B82 Select Bus Service. However, the routes have different destinations and stopping patterns.
B7 and B49 Near Ocean Avenue
The B49 is another Brooklyn route serving the Ocean Avenue and Bedford-Stuyvesant corridor. It is not the same service as the B7, even where their routes meet or pass nearby.
If you need to travel north or south from the Kings Highway/Ocean Avenue area, the Brooklyn B49 may be worth comparing. Our Route 49 guide includes a dedicated section explaining Brooklyn’s B49 service, its destination signs and why the letter B matters when searching MTA routes.
How to Plan a Subway Transfer
- Find the B7 stop nearest your intended subway station.
- Check whether the station entrance is on the same side of the street.
- Review the subway line’s direction and any weekend service changes.
- Check elevator status if step-free access is necessary.
- Use the same OMNY card or device for an eligible transfer.
- Allow time to walk from the bus stop to the station entrance.
Check current subway and station accessibility information using the official MTA accessibility directory.
How Much Is the B7 Bus Fare in 2026?
The MTA increased the regular NYC local-bus fare to $3.00 effective January 4, 2026. The B7 is a local route, so it uses the regular local-bus fare rather than an express-bus price.
How to Pay Using OMNY
- Prepare an OMNY card, eligible contactless bank card, smartphone or wearable.
- Board the B7 through the designated entry door.
- Tap the OMNY reader using your chosen payment method.
- Wait for the successful tap confirmation.
- Use the same payment method for eligible transfers and weekly fare-cap calculations.
Open the official OMNY website to learn about card use, account setup and fare capping.
How Do Free Transfers Work?
OMNY generally provides eligible free transfers within two hours of the first fare payment when the same card or device is used. The same payment method matters even if you have the same bank card stored on a phone.
For the latest rules and fare details, see official MTA subway and bus fares and OMNY’s weekly fare-cap information.
What About Cash or MetroCard?
The printable B7 timetable contains older payment wording from its June 2025 effective period. Because the MTA has been completing its move to OMNY during 2026, do not assume an older PDF’s cash or MetroCard instructions still apply. Check the current MTA fare page before planning to board with anything other than an accepted OMNY payment method.
How to Track the B7 Bus in Real Time
The official MTA Bus Time system can show B7 buses approaching particular Brooklyn stops. It supports route searches, destination selection, exact stop codes and available vehicle-location information.
Open the official B7 Bus Time stop list.
What Do Bus Time Messages Mean?
Miles away: The vehicle is still some distance from the stop. Traffic and passenger activity can change the remaining travel time.
Stops away: The bus is closer, and the system can describe its distance in stops rather than miles.
Approaching: MTA’s rider guidance describes this as a bus that was last recorded within approximately 500 feet of the stop after leaving the previous stop.
At stop: The bus was last measured within approximately 100 feet of the selected stop or at the stop.
At terminal: A vehicle may be waiting to begin its next trip. It should not automatically be treated as a bus already traveling toward your stop.
How to Use a Six-Digit Stop Code
- Find the stop code on the physical MTA bus-stop sign.
- Open MTA Bus Time.
- Enter the stop code.
- Confirm that B7 appears for the correct destination.
- Review approaching vehicles and any warning messages.
- Recheck shortly before leaving for the stop.
Is the MTA B7 Bus Wheelchair Accessible?
MTA local buses are accessible. They provide features such as low-floor boarding, ramps, wheelchair securement spaces and priority seating. However, a bus stop’s sidewalk, curb condition or temporary relocation can affect accessible boarding.
How to Plan an Accessible B7 Journey
- Choose your B7 origin and destination stops.
- Confirm the stop location and sidewalk access.
- Check for construction, blocked curbs or temporary stop changes.
- Review the accessibility of any required subway transfer.
- Check elevator status for the destination subway station.
- Prepare the appropriate payment method or Reduced-Fare OMNY option.
- Ask for boarding assistance or ramp deployment as needed.
Did the B7 Route Change Under the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign?
The MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign documents included proposals to modify the B7, including an earlier proposal involving an extension toward Ridgewood.
However, the current official MTA Bus Time route listing identifies the B7 as Midwood–Bedford-Stuyvesant via Kings Highway and Saratoga Avenue, with a northern terminal in the Saratoga/Halsey area.
B7 vs B82 vs B49: Which Bus Do You Need?
| Route | Primary corridor | When it helps |
|---|---|---|
| B7 | Kings Highway / Saratoga Avenue | Midwood, East Flatbush, Brownsville and Bed-Stuy trips. |
| B82 / B82-SBS | Kings Highway and other Brooklyn streets | Trips continuing to other parts of Brooklyn, subject to the specific stopping pattern. |
| B49 | Ocean Avenue and Bedford/Rogers Avenue area | North–south Brooklyn travel near the B7’s Midwood area. |
| BM2 | Brooklyn–Manhattan express service | Certain longer Brooklyn-to-Manhattan trips, with separate stops and express fares. |
The BM2 is not a replacement for a local B7 journey. However, riders planning a longer trip from the wider East Flatbush or Flatlands area into Manhattan may want to compare express service. Our BM2 Brooklyn–Manhattan express bus guide explains its separate route, boarding rules and express fare differences.
How to Check Current B7 Detours
- Visit the official MTA service alerts page.
- Choose bus service or the appropriate Brooklyn route filter.
- Search for B7.
- Read the affected direction and dates.
- Check which stops are skipped or temporarily relocated.
- Use the listed alternate stop rather than guessing where the bus will stop.
How to Download the B7 Bus Schedule PDF
The MTA’s official Brooklyn bus schedule directory links directly to the B7 timetable PDF. The retrieved document is seven pages long and labeled effective June 29, 2025.
Includes weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables with major scheduled timepoints and route information.
Open the MTA B7 PDFFind B7 among the MTA’s Brooklyn local, limited and Select Bus Service schedules.
Open the Brooklyn schedule directoryMicro-Steps for Reading the B7 PDF
- Open the Brooklyn bus schedule directory.
- Select B7.
- Check the effective date shown on the PDF’s first page.
- Choose the weekday, Saturday or Sunday section.
- Select “to Bedford-Stuyvesant” or “to Midwood.”
- Find the nearest listed major timepoint.
- Follow the times in one scheduled trip row.
- Use MTA Bus Time for stops not shown in the PDF.
- Verify current fares separately because old documents can contain outdated fare information.
- Check live alerts before traveling.
How to Find the Next B7 Bus Step by Step
- Open MTA Bus Time. Visit the official bus tracking website.
- Enter B7. Do not search simply for 7, which may refer to another service.
- Read the route name. Confirm Midwood–Bedford-Stuyvesant via Kings Highway/Saratoga Avenue.
- Choose direction. Select the Bed-Stuy or Midwood destination.
- Find your stop. Match its cross street or six-digit stop code.
- Review arrivals. Check how far away approaching buses are.
- Check service alerts. Look for detours or temporary stop closures.
- Prepare OMNY. Have an accepted contactless payment method ready.
- Arrive early. Reach the stop around five to ten minutes ahead of the planned departure.
- Check the return trip. Confirm the last bus from your destination, especially after midnight.
What to Do If the B7 Bus Is Late, Missing or Going the Wrong Way
Check whether it is a scheduled trip or a tracked vehicle. Refresh the stop view and read service alerts before assuming cancellation.
Do not board. You need the opposite direction. Check the official stop list and the correct side of the street.
Confirm that the Select Bus Service route actually stops at your boarding and destination locations. Its stop pattern differs from local B7.
Review the timetable’s effective date, current vehicle reporting status and any scheduled detours.
Use the exact cross street and stop code from MTA Bus Time. The physical stop may be on a nearby parallel or turning street.
Check the next available subway or bus departure and whether your OMNY transfer window still applies. Plan extra time for important appointments.
B7 Bus Boarding Checklist
- Confirm that the route is B7.
- Select Midwood or Bed-Stuy direction.
- Check the weekday or weekend timetable.
- Find the exact stop and cross street.
- Review the official route map.
- Prepare an accepted OMNY payment method.
- Check the next tracked B7 bus.
- Read active detour or stop-closure notices.
- Allow extra time for accessible boarding or transfers.
- Check the final return departure.
Official B7 Bus Timetable, Map, Fare and Tracking Sources
The links below point to MTA-controlled transit information. Use these for final trip planning, especially when schedules, fares or stops may have changed since publication.
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday timepoint tables; official PDF linked from the Brooklyn bus schedule directory.
Open MTA B7 timetableLive approaching buses, destinations, stop names and available vehicle information.
Track B7 liveOfficial timetables for Brooklyn local, limited, SBS and express buses.
Open Brooklyn schedulesLocal bus fare, express fare, reduced fare and current accepted payment methods.
View MTA fare informationSeven-day limits, fare-cap progress and payment-method consistency requirements.
Open OMNY fare rulesCurrent and planned detours, route changes and temporary stop closures.
Check service alertsAccessible buses, subway stations, elevator status and Reduced-Fare resources.
Open accessibility resourcesDefinitions for approaching, at stop, miles away and stale vehicle-location data.
Read tracking guidanceIndependent information site: BusSchedule.us is not owned or operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This page does not dispatch buses, sell official tickets or guarantee arrival predictions.
B7 Bus Schedule FAQs
1. What is the B7 bus schedule?
The MTA B7 is a Brooklyn local bus between Midwood and Bedford-Stuyvesant via Kings Highway and Saratoga Avenue. It operates seven days a week. Use the official MTA B7 timetable and Bus Time for the exact departure at your stop.
2. What time does the B7 bus start?
The published weekday timetable lists a 4:30 AM departure from Saratoga Avenue/Halsey Street toward Midwood and a 4:59 AM departure from Quentin Road/Coney Island Avenue toward Bedford-Stuyvesant. Other stops have later boarding times.
3. What time is the last B7 bus?
Published B7 service includes late departures after midnight, with a listed final northbound trip at 1:30 AM on the following calendar day. The last trip depends on direction and boarding stop, so verify it in the official timetable.
4. Does the B7 run on Saturday and Sunday?
Yes. The MTA publishes Saturday and Sunday B7 timetables. Weekend trips are generally less frequent than busy weekday trips, so check the exact stop and service day before leaving.
5. How much is the B7 bus fare in 2026?
The standard MTA local-bus fare is $3, effective January 4, 2026. Eligible Reduced-Fare customers pay $1.50. OMNY provides eligible transfer benefits and a seven-day fare cap when the same payment method is used.
6. Does the B7 stop at Kings Highway subway station?
Yes. The B7 serves the Kings Highway area near the B and Q subway station at the Midwood end of its route. Confirm the correct street-level bus stop and pedestrian connection before boarding.
7. Is B7 the same as B82 or B82-SBS?
No. Although the routes share parts of Kings Highway, the B7, B82 and B82-SBS have different destinations and stopping patterns. The Select Bus Service variant does not stop at every local bus stop.
8. How do I track the B7 bus live?
Open MTA Bus Time, search B7, choose the Midwood or Bedford-Stuyvesant direction, select your exact stop and review approaching buses. Check service alerts if a trip is missing or delayed.
9. Is the B7 wheelchair accessible?
MTA local buses are accessible and have boarding features including low-floor design and ramps. Riders should also check their stop’s sidewalk conditions, any temporary stop relocation and the accessibility of connecting subway stations.
10. How long does the B7 take from Midwood to Bedford-Stuyvesant?
Selected scheduled trips take about 45 to 70 minutes from end to end, depending on traffic and time of day. For example, an official timetable trip leaving Midwood at 6:13 AM is scheduled to reach Saratoga/Halsey at 7:07 AM, a 54-minute trip.