1. Take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Jamaica Station to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn. The LIRR station is located on the east side of Jamaica Station. The Atlantic Terminal stop is the last stop on the Hempstead or Montauk branches.
2. Transfer to the 4, 5, or R train at Atlantic Terminal. The subway station is located underground, beneath the LIRR station. Take the 4 or 5 train towards Brooklyn Bridge.
3. Get off at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station. This station is located on the south side of the bridge, near the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge.
4. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge is about 1,600 feet long and offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
The entire trip should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.