If you are coming from midtown Manhattan, you can catch the R train at Times Square, 42nd Street and Broadway. The ride will take about 30 minutes or so. If you want a faster and more scenic ride, catch the Q express train at 42nd Street. The Q train goes into Brooklyn over the Manhattan Bridge, which is kind of nice. Get off at DeKalb Avenue, the first stop in Brooklyn. Wait right there on the platform* until the R, M or W arrives. Take one of those trains two stops to Union Street. Note that the Q train doesn't run all that frequently on weekends, so if the local train comes first, you might just want to take that. If you are in midtown Manhattan, the subway is most likely the very best way to get to our house. Be aware: The trains can be screwy on weekends. Keep your eyes peeled for any notes in the station about service changes. Get a map for yourself. Don't be afraid to ask your fellow subway riders for help with directions. * Joanne and Aaron enjoy practicing "Intelligent Platforming" while waiting for subways in New York City. Intelligent Platforming is an exciting concept in subway riding, and we'd like to take this opportunity to share it with you. Intelligent Platforming is done at the beginning of your trip. While waiting on the subway platform, don't just stand idle in a random spot. Each train consists of six to eight subway cars. Which car do you want to ride in? If you are Platforming Intelligently, then you will position yourself to rid in the subway car that will ultimately drop you off closest to the station exit at your final destination. The exit at the Union Street subway station near our house, for example, is right in the middle of the platform. So, when you're waiting for the train up at Times Square, wait in the middle of the platform**. This will place you right in front of the subway station exit when you arrive at Union Street. Through Intelligent Platforming, you'll save anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds! Over the course of a year, this really adds up. ** As with anything in life, there are trade-offs. The middle cars of the subway train are usually the most crowded and the hardest to find open seats***. You'll have to weigh the benefits of Intelligent Platforming versus the risk of not being able to find a seat. Other factors can also come in to play while Intelligent Platforming. Perhaps you Platformed Intelligently but found that the air conditioning system on the subway car you chose is broken. Don't stay in the car. It's just not worth it. *** It should noted, however, that there will be a great deal of "passenger churn" on the subway ride from Times Square to Union Street. Many people will get off and on the train at 42nd Street, 34th Street, 14th Street, and Canal Street. So, if you keep your eye open and move fast, you'll get a seat, no problem.