B70 (New York City bus)

The Eighth Avenue Line is a public transit line in Brooklyn in New York City, running mostly on 8th Avenue and 39th Street between Sunset Park and Dyker Heights. Originally a streetcar line, it is now the B70 bus route, operated by MTA New York City Bus.

This article is about the bus line in Brooklyn. For other routes named Eighth Avenue Line, see Eighth Avenue Line (disambiguation). For additional information on the current bus service, see List of bus routes in Brooklyn.
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Eighth Avenue Line
Overview
SystemMTA New York City Bus
OperatorNew York City Transit Authority
GarageJackie Gleason Depot
VehicleNew Flyer C40LF CNG
New Flyer Xcelsior XN40
Began serviceDecember 1, 1916 (streetcar)
May 15, 1949 (bus)
Ended serviceMay 15, 1949 (streetcar)
Route
LocaleBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
StartSunset Park – 1st Avenue and 39th Street
Via39th Street, 8th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
EndDyker Heights – V.A. Medical Center
Length4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Service
OperatesAll times except late nights
Annual patronage1,448,091 (2022)
TransfersYes
TimetableB70
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