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Well I found a jackpot piece of information when I turned up something about 'ChinaTown Bus'. I had never heard of it before and not very many people seem to have written about it on VT, I found more info on the Lonely Planet forum regarding it. The Chinese as we all know make sure they get around the world one way or another and make as much money as possible! And yes..they made it here and ARE making a lot of money....
They have cleverly set up a bus company which rivals Grey Hound and Peter Pan on certain routes..I just wish it could be on a larger range of destinations as the coaches in the States are SO expensive..I had no idea! In England the National Express do GREAT deals for getting around the country and I just presumed that Grey Hound was similar to that..but no no no...its sometimes cheaper to FLY than take their buses. So going back to my point...sorry I digress....go online to www.chinatownbus.com and www.ivymedia.com and you'll find wonderful deals. To Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and somewhere else I forget right now, it is just $15-$20 one way! Now compare that to $70+ that you'll find with the other bus companies!
Head to China Town and catch the bus...its very very easy...you can also book online. There is a tiny tiny office there with just a window and a man behind issuing tickets. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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The subway system in New York is an excellent way to get around -- if it's running properly! Be forwarned that on a daily basis, routes change or are shut down, so this can throw a monkey wrench into your plans. There are either notices hung up at the station platform, or sometimes there are PA announcements (albeit most times extremely muffled and unclear) Some subway drivers are good about announcing at each stop any change in route. If you have internet access on your trip, it would be good to check the website below before you head out.
It's also not the easiest subway system I've had to use. What I found confusing was at some stations there were multiple entrances, and if you enter at the wrong side, you could be going in the wrong direction. Sometimes you will then have to repay to enter on the correct side, though it depends on the mood of the attendant if they believe you or not, whether they let you in gratis. An unlimited or pre-paid metro card is the way to go , as you don't have to worry about re-entry or getting a transfer.
Safety wise, it is a good idea to ask someone or your concierge about safer subway stations, especially if you're a female travelling alone, as I had the misfortune of taking the F train to Brooklyn and ended up in a sketchy neighborhood. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.mta.info/
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