Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Once you've arrived in NYC, getting around is fairly easy. The extensive subway system is
cheap and (reasonably) efficient. The sidewalks of New York, however, are the real stars in
the transportation scheme - this city is made for walking.
Subway
The subway system is iconic, inexpensive and open around the clock, though it can be con-
fusing to the uninitiated. Check out
www.mta.info
for public transportation information. If
you have a smartphone, download the useful NextStop app, with map, alerts of service out-
ages and countdowns of train arrival times. Subway travel is particularly useful when trav-
eling large distances uptown or downtown, or venturing over to Brooklyn.
Bus
Buses are convenient during off-peak hours and are a good choice when trying to travel
'crosstown' - there are buses that ply the east-west/west-east route on most two-way
streets in Manhattan. Buses are also handy for travel along First and Tenth Aves.
Taxi
Taxi travel is the most convenient means of transportation, especially outside of rush hour.
Taxis are handy if your trajectory is a zigzag through Manhattan as subway and bus lines
follow the city's linear avenues and major streets. It can be very difficult to grab a taxi in
inclement weather.
