B38

MTA Brooklyn Bus Time B38

Ridgewood - Downtown Brooklyn

MTA Brooklyn Bus Time B38 - Stop List and Next Bus Times

The MTA Brooklyn B38 - Ridgewood - Downtown Brooklyn bus serves 37 bus stops in New York City departing from Metropolitan Av / Starr St and ending at Tillary St / Cadman Plaza East. Scroll down to see upcoming B38 bus times at each stop and the next B38 bus times schedule will be displayed. You can also see connecting lines at each stop, including connections to various subway lines or other modes, so you can understand where and when to transfer. The full B38 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Downtown Bkln Tillary St

Ridgewood Catalpa Av

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Stops

Wed, May 27, 2026

Metropolitan Av / Starr St5:19 PM
Grandview Av / Metropolitan Av5:20 PM
Stanhope St / Grandview Av5:22 PM
Stanhope St / Woodward Av5:24 PM
Stanhope St / Onderdonk Av5:25 PM
Seneca Av / De Kalb Av5:27 PM
De Kalb Av / Saint Nicholas Av5:29 PM
De Kalb Av / Wyckoff Av5:30 PM
De Kalb Av / Irving Av5:32 PM
De Kalb Av / Knickerbocker Av5:33 PM
De Kalb Av / Wilson Av5:34 PM
De Kalb Av / Myrtle Av5:36 PM
De Kalb Av / Evergreen Av5:38 PM
De Kalb Av / Bushwick Av5:39 PM
De Kalb Av / Broadway5:40 PM
De Kalb Av / Malcolm X Blvd5:41 PM
De Kalb Av / Stuyvesant Av5:42 PM
De Kalb Av / Lewis Av5:44 PM
De Kalb Av / Marcus Garvey Blvd5:45 PM
De Kalb Av / Throop Av5:46 PM
De Kalb Av / Tompkins Av5:48 PM
De Kalb Av / Marcy Av5:49 PM
De Kalb Av / Nostrand Av5:51 PM
De Kalb Av / Bedford Av5:53 PM
De Kalb Av / Franklin Av5:54 PM
De Kalb Av / Classon Av5:56 PM
De Kalb Av / Ryerson Av5:58 PM
De Kalb Av / Washington Av6:00 PM
De Kalb Av / Vanderbilt Av6:02 PM
De Kalb Av / Carlton Av6:03 PM
De Kalb Av / South Portland Av6:05 PM
De Kalb Av / Fort Greene Pl6:06 PM
De Kalb Av / Flatbush Av Ext6:08 PM
Fulton St / Duffield St6:10 PM
Fulton St / Jay St6:11 PM
Cadman Plaza West / Remsen St6:14 PM
Tillary St / Cadman Plaza East6:17 PM

MTA Brooklyn Ridgewood - Downtown Brooklyn map

MTA Brooklyn Bus Time B38 route map

The MTA Brooklyn B38 - Ridgewood - Downtown Brooklyn bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus in NYC to help you plan your trip on MTA Brooklyn. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the B38 bus is approaching your stop.

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MTA Brooklyn bus Time B38 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the B38 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MTA Brooklyn so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MTA Brooklyn B38 bus Service Frequency

The next B38 bus leaves Metropolitan Av / Starr St at 5:19 PM, and arrives at Tillary St / Cadman Plaza East at 6:17 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MTA Brooklyn B38 bus On-Time Performance

66 % on time

66% of riders report that the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 216 riders reported on the on-time performance of the B38 bus. Compared to other MTA Brooklyn lines, the B38 bus is ranked 20 out of 57 MTA Brooklyn lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MTA Brooklyn metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the B38 by opening the Transit app.

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MTA Brooklyn Bus Time B38 FAQ

What time does the next MTA Brooklyn B38 bus depart from Metropolitan Av / Starr St?
The next B38 bus leaves Metropolitan Av / Starr St at 5:19 PM, and arrives at Tillary St / Cadman Plaza East at 6:17 PM. The total trip time for the next MTA Brooklyn B38 bus is 58 min.
Is the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus running on time, early or late?
You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MTA Brooklyn B38 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next MTA Brooklyn B38 bus arrive?
You can see the next MTA Brooklyn B38 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the B38 bus.
How many bus stops are there for the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus route?
There are 37 stops on the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus route.
Is the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on MTA Brooklyn B38 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.
Is the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the MTA Brooklyn B38 bus in the Transit app.
What is the closest MTA Brooklyn B38 bus stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest B38 bus stop to where you are.