Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Subway Routes
Subways run north and south, uptown and downtown on Lexington Avenue, 6th Av-
enue, 7th Avenue, Broadway, and 8th Avenue. The Q, N, R, E, F, and 7 trains to
Queens run east to west, crossing Manhattan. A, C, B, D, J, M, Z, L, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4
and 5 lines all run to Brooklyn.
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Passenger information
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Bus Routes
Manhattan buses run on every north-south artery except on Park and West End av-
enues. The most useful crosstown buses run on 96th, 86th, 79th, 66th, 57th, 49/
50th,42nd,34th,23rd,and14thstreets.Routenumbers(startingwithanM)aredis-
played above the front windshield. Free maps are available on most buses.
The Metrocard
Metrocards are sold in subways and in shops displaying the sign and are good for
subways and buses. Each ride deducts one $2.50 fare from the card; transfers are
free between buses, and between subway and bus, and between two interconnected
subways. Weekly passes for unlimited travel cost $29.
Taxi Know-how
Manhattan yellow taxis can be hailed anywhere you spy one. Lights atop the cab go
on when the car is available, or to show that the driver is off-duty. Hotel cab stands
are good places to look for a cab.
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For taxi complaints
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