Exploring the Iconic Williamsburg Bridge: A Brooklyn Landmark

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Red Bank, start at the Red Bank train station. Head southwest on West Front Street toward Maple Avenue. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Broad Street. Turn left onto Broad Street and continue walking north for another 0.2 miles. At the intersection with West Bergen Place, turn right and walk until you reach the end of the street. You will find yourself at the Red Bank Riverwalk. From there, follow the riverwalk south until you reach the bridge that leads to Brooklyn, where the Williamsburg Bridge is located.

• Public Transit

  From Red Bank, walk to the Red Bank train station. Take the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train heading towards New York Penn Station. Ride the train for about 40 minutes until you reach New York Penn Station. From Penn Station, transfer to the L train at 14th Street-Union Square station. Take the L train towards Brooklyn, and get off at the Bedford Avenue station. Once you exit the station, walk south on Bedford Avenue. Continue for about 0.6 miles until you reach the entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge. Cross the bridge to reach your destination at 2 Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn.