The B1 bus provides an essential connection across southern Brooklyn, running between Bay Ridge and Manhattan Beach. Operated by the MTA, the route covers busy streets like 86th Street and Ocean Parkway, offering residents, workers, and students an affordable and reliable option.
The fare is $2.90 and accepts OMNY contactless payments. Children under 44 inches tall ride free with an adult. Seniors and people with qualifying disabilities receive reduced fares.
Key Highlights for Riders
- Route coverage: 49 stops for full route or 16 stops to Ocean Parkway.
- Travel time: About 57 minutes for full route, about 12 minutes to Ocean Parkway.
- Payment: OMNY or cash.
- Free transfers: Available with OMNY or paper transfer (ask the driver).
- School day trips (SD): Run only when NYC public schools are open and end at Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway.
- Holiday schedule: Sunday service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; Saturday service on Independence Day and Presidents Day; reduced weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Explanation of Trip Notes
- xMon: No service on Mondays; operates Tuesday through Friday.
- Mon: Service runs only on Mondays.
- SD: Runs when NYC public schools are open. Ends at Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway.
Weekday Schedule: To Bay Ridge
| Oriental Blvd / Mackenzie St | Brighton Beach Av / Coney Island Av | Avenue X / McDonald Av | 86 St / Stillwell Av | 86 St / 18 Av | 87 St / 4 Av |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 xMon | 12:24 | 12:34 | 12:39 | 12:46 | 12:53 |
| 12:25 Mon | 12:31 | 12:41 | 12:46 | 12:53 | 1:01 |
| 1:00 | 1:04 | 1:12 | 1:17 | 1:24 | 1:31 |
| 1:40 | 1:44 | 1:52 | 1:57 | 2:04 | 2:11 |
| 2:20 | 2:24 | 2:32 | 2:37 | 2:44 | 2:51 |
| 3:00 | 3:04 | 3:12 | 3:17 | 3:24 | 3:31 |
| 3:40 | 3:44 | 3:52 | 3:57 | 4:04 | 4:11 |
| 4:20 | 4:24 | 4:32 | 4:37 | 4:44 | 4:51 |
| … and continuous every 10-15 minutes throughout the day up to late night. |
If you need a ride from Bay Ridge to Kings Plaza, check out the B9 Bus Schedule.
Weekday Schedule: To Manhattan Beach
| 86 St / 4 Av | 86 St / 18 Av | 86 St / Stillwell Av | Avenue X / Shell Rd | Brighton Beach Av / Coney Island Av | Oriental Blvd / Mackenzie St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 xMon | 12:10 | 12:17 | 12:23 | 12:33 | 12:38 |
| 12:18 Mon | 12:31 | 12:38 | 12:43 | 12:53 | 1:00 |
| 1:00 | 1:10 | 1:17 | 1:23 | 1:33 | 1:38 |
| 1:38 | 1:48 | 1:55 | 2:01 | 2:09 | 2:16 |
| 2:18 | 2:28 | 2:35 | 2:41 | 2:49 | 2:56 |
| 2:58 | 3:08 | 3:15 | 3:21 | 3:29 | 3:36 |
| 3:38 | 3:48 | 3:55 | 4:01 | 4:09 | 4:16 |
| 4:18 | 4:28 | 4:35 | 4:41 | 4:49 | 4:56 |
| … and continues every 10-15 minutes throughout the day up to late night. |
Weekend Schedule: To Bay Ridge
| Oriental Blvd / Mackenzie St | Brighton Beach Av / Coney Island Av | Avenue X / McDonald Av | 86 St / Stillwell Av | 86 St / 18 Av | 87 St / 4 Av |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 | 12:24 | 12:34 | 12:39 | 12:46 | 12:53 |
| 1:00 | 1:07 | 1:15 | 1:20 | 1:26 | 1:34 |
| 1:40 | 1:44 | 1:54 | 1:58 | 2:04 | 2:11 |
| 2:20 | 2:24 | 2:34 | 2:38 | 2:44 | 2:51 |
| 3:00 | 3:04 | 3:14 | 3:18 | 3:24 | 3:31 |
| 3:40 | 3:44 | 3:54 | 3:58 | 4:04 | 4:11 |
| 4:20 | 4:24 | 4:34 | 4:38 | 4:44 | 4:51 |
| … throughout the day at similar intervals. |
If you want to get from Bay Ridge to Sheepshead Bay, check out the B4 Bus Schedule.
Weekend Schedule: To Manhattan Beach
| 86 St / 4 Av | 86 St / 18 Av | 86 St / Stillwell Av | Avenue X / Shell Rd | Brighton Beach Av / Coney Island Av | Oriental Blvd / Mackenzie St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 12:10 | 12:17 | 12:23 | 12:33 | 12:38 |
| 12:30 | 12:40 | 12:47 | 12:53 | 1:03 | 1:08 |
| 1:00 | 1:10 | 1:17 | 1:23 | 1:33 | 1:38 |
| 1:38 | 1:46 | 1:53 | 1:58 | 2:11 | 2:16 |
| 2:18 | 2:26 | 2:33 | 2:38 | 2:51 | 2:56 |
| 2:58 | 3:06 | 3:13 | 3:18 | 3:31 | 3:36 |
| 3:38 | 3:46 | 3:53 | 3:58 | 4:11 | 4:16 |
| 4:18 | 4:26 | 4:33 | 4:38 | 4:51 | 4:56 |
| … every 20-30 minutes into late evening. |
Additional Travel Tips
Plan extra time for unexpected delays caused by traffic or weather. Always confirm exact times online or in the app before traveling.
Every rider benefits from checking all trip notes carefully, especially for school days and Monday-specific trips.
Use this complete schedule guide to move confidently between Bay Ridge and Manhattan Beach without confusion.
If you want to get from Kings Hwy Station to Kings Plaza, check out the Brooklyn B2 Bus Schedule.
