Maps
By Bus
Most buses follow easy-to-understand routes along the Manhattan grid. Bus stops are usually located near street corners and highlighted by yellow curbs, a metal flag, and Guide-A-Ride posts that list route and schedule. Routes travel up or down the north-south avenues, or east and west on the major two-way crosstown streets. Most bus routes operate 24 hours. The fare for a local bus ride is $2.25 or MetroCard (fare card). The fare for an express bus ride is $5.50. If you qualify for reduced fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Infants (under two years of age) ride express buses free if the child sits on the lap of the accompanying adult. Bus fare boxes don't accept paper currency. If you pay with coins, have exact fare ready when you board, since bus operators can't make change. Payment by coins will get you a transfer to another bus, but you can only transfer from bus to subway or subway to bus by using the Metrocard, and you must make the transfer within two hours to complete your trip.
Most buses follow easy-to-understand routes along the Manhattan grid. Bus stops are usually located near street corners and highlighted by yellow curbs, a metal flag, and Guide-A-Ride posts that list route and schedule. Routes travel up or down the north-south avenues, or east and west on the major two-way crosstown streets. Most bus routes operate 24 hours. The fare for a local bus ride is $2.25 or MetroCard (fare card). The fare for an express bus ride is $5.50. If you qualify for reduced fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Infants (under two years of age) ride express buses free if the child sits on the lap of the accompanying adult. Bus fare boxes don't accept paper currency. If you pay with coins, have exact fare ready when you board, since bus operators can't make change. Payment by coins will get you a transfer to another bus, but you can only transfer from bus to subway or subway to bus by using the Metrocard, and you must make the transfer within two hours to complete your trip.
By Subway
Subway fare is $2.25, payable by MetroCard (fare card), available from station agents at the booth. Once you have passed through the turnstiles, follow the signs for the subway line you want. Platform signs displayed at the platform show which trains stop there, their destination and hours of operation. MetroCard deducts the $2.25 subway or bus fare at the subway turnstile or bus fare box and offers several options for convenience and savings. Use it as often as you want until 3 AM the next morning. Unlimited Ride 7-Day MetroCard gives you all the rides and transfers you need on subways and local buses for seven consecutive days at a fixed price of $29. You can use your credit or bank debit card to buy MetroCard at vending machines in the subway stations.
Subway fare is $2.25, payable by MetroCard (fare card), available from station agents at the booth. Once you have passed through the turnstiles, follow the signs for the subway line you want. Platform signs displayed at the platform show which trains stop there, their destination and hours of operation. MetroCard deducts the $2.25 subway or bus fare at the subway turnstile or bus fare box and offers several options for convenience and savings. Use it as often as you want until 3 AM the next morning. Unlimited Ride 7-Day MetroCard gives you all the rides and transfers you need on subways and local buses for seven consecutive days at a fixed price of $29. You can use your credit or bank debit card to buy MetroCard at vending machines in the subway stations.
By Taxi
Taxis are usually easy to hail on the street or from a taxi stand in front of major hotels. You can tell if a cab is available by checking its rooftop light; if the center panel is lit and the side panels are dark, the driver is ready to take passengers. Taxi fares cost $2.50 for the first 1/5 mi, 40 cents for each 1/5 mi thereafter, and 40 cents for each minute not in motion. A $1.00 surcharge is added to rides begun between 8 PM and 6 AM. Taxi drivers expect a 15 percent tip. For more information, check the NYC Taxi Commission or NY.com.
Taxis are usually easy to hail on the street or from a taxi stand in front of major hotels. You can tell if a cab is available by checking its rooftop light; if the center panel is lit and the side panels are dark, the driver is ready to take passengers. Taxi fares cost $2.50 for the first 1/5 mi, 40 cents for each 1/5 mi thereafter, and 40 cents for each minute not in motion. A $1.00 surcharge is added to rides begun between 8 PM and 6 AM. Taxi drivers expect a 15 percent tip. For more information, check the NYC Taxi Commission or NY.com.
On Foot
The cheapest, sometimes the fastest, and usually the most interesting way to explore this city is by walking.
The cheapest, sometimes the fastest, and usually the most interesting way to explore this city is by walking.
