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The NYC Subway is massive with trains going every which way, my tip is make sure you have a good map and know which station you need to get off at. If you don't know the station ask the people at the ticket counter but as I found out they can only really help you if you give them the closest intersection of where you need to go. I found them to not be the overly friendliest people in the world I think it may be the fact they are stuck in a subway all day. Leave a Comment
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Buy an Unlimited use Metrocard as soon as you can. You can use these on most buse(but not Express I believe) and subways. Although you can see more walking (which is my favourite way of getting about) you will need the subway for the longer journeys. The map is daunting at first, but a chap offered us help when we looked well and truly stuck. Used the buses a couple of times, but of course these are subject to all the traffic jams, but you do get to see the city. Great public transport systems. Leave a Comment
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The MTA subway in NYC is so convenient. It's a little confusing in the beginning but EVERYONE is helpful and trust me you won't be the only one asking for directions.
You HAVE to get yourself an MTA subway map because it is useful. I advise that you get a weekly unlimited ticked if you're going to be in New York City for longer than 3 days. It really is convenient and saves you a lot of money, given that you will get on the wrong train at some point. So if you have an unlimited ticket it wouldn't matter, PLUS you can ALSO use the SAME ticket for the bus! I personally think it's a bargain. It also helps you budget better because you know your transport for the week is taken care of.
Prices as at October 31, 2006:
A single ride is $2
A weekly unlimited: $24-00
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First look at the subway maps just a few days before departing to NYC was really horrible.. Trying to figure out which train to take from Newark Airport to New York Penn Station was almost a nightmare. After trying to get some of the basis tips right, I just decided to dump the map into the back pack and forget about it. I told myself I will figure it out when I reach the airport , if my friends are not able to meet me. Thank god they can to fetch me and we took the air train from Terminal B to Newark Penn Station where we purchase the train ticket to New York Penn Station ... and it was as easy a ABC. Reason being the signs and instruction was really very clear and precise at the airport. Well even if my friend didn't pick me up, I will not have the slighest problem trying to take the train. The best part is that within less than an hour we reach our destination, the apt at Riverside Drive. A piece of advice, taking the train is so much easier provided you do not have bags and bags to carry. If you do , then take a shuttle bus or a taxi.
You might get caught the the traffice jam during the rush hour around 6pm... so you decide... Leave a Comment
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The Subway (Metro) system is wonderful [even though there are rats running around], it takes you almost anywhere you want to go. If you stay for 4 weeks you should consider a monthly pass ($70) and you can go unlimited for the whole month! There is also a pass for one week, which is safer, because if you loose the pass you loose your money.
The card for unlimited rides for a week costs $21. Then there is the fun-pass, which is $7 and is valid for one day. A single ride costs $2,00. Take a good look at the subwaymap before you step into the subway, it can be a little complicated sometimes, because some trains do not take all the local stops.
There are also plenty of taxis, but there is a change you might get stuck in traffic. The yellow taxis are very easy to recognize and well known as they appear in so many movies and tv-series. The drivers often drive crazy, in my opinion that has to do with the countries many taxi-drivers come from, they drive like they do in their homecountry. If you've been to Pakistan and India you'll know what I mean. Leave a Comment
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If you're going to be in NYC for 5 days or more, I recommend buying a MetroCard. They cost about $21 and are good for unlimited rides on the subway throughout NYC.
No need to buy seperate tickets or wait in line. You just swipe your card through the turnstile at each station.
It's also recommended if you plan on using the subway as your primary way to get around NYC. Leave a Comment
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General tip:
Taxi to and from the Airport if you have lots of luggage - or call a car service in advance. (212-777-7777) is a decent one. There is a great bus from Newark Airport to 42nd street.
Walk everywhere ...
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When you are going a long distance or need to get somewhere fast, use a Metro Card ... and travel by Subway
Unlimited Weekly Metro cards are available at discounts... and can be purchased with your ATM card in almost any Subway station.
The Subways are generally safe, particularly between 6AM and 10PM. Leave a Comment
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NYC is very large, and you will be walking, and walking, and walking. But...you can help save a few steps. Take the subway! It can be a little intimidating, and crowded, and you will probably get lost a time or two, but it's worth the effort. We purchased a 7 day Metro Card (current price is 21.00 USD) and used it daily. The Metro Card is good for 7 days of unlimited subway and bus rides. Maps are located in several locations in the subway station, and on each train. Do a little research (before you get on the train), know the name of the station you will need, and go for it. If all else fails...ask someone! Everyone we ran across, was more than willing to help. Leave a Comment
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For $8 you can purchase a metro card for the day. This entitles you to use the train system as often as you like during that day. We purchased cards on 3 of our 7 days, on one day we did not travel enough to recoup the full $8, however the convenience and flexability the card gave us made up for any loss. We walked straight onto the station, no fumbling round for coins to purchase tickets from the machines. Leave a Comment
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We asked a subway staff member which train to get and we thought he was very abrupt and rude.
Thankfully another member of staff we chatted to later on was friendly and helpful. I think we are used to the (far more helpful!) London Underground staff.
We jumped onto the subway after deciphering which one to get from the spiderweb travel map on the wall. We found the subway map far more confusing than London’s Underground or Paris’ Metro.. even though in English!
We didn’t like the train and felt a little uncomfortable on it. I would not be a regular user of the subway if I lived in New York. To be honest, our initial experience of NY was not particularly good.
The subway was stopped about ten minutes after we had got off it, and we were so glad we had JUST managed to get it! But, as things go, the lift wasn’t working, and my poor hubby had to carry our VERY heavy suitcases up a few flights of stairs to the entrance.
We stepped out of the subway into chaos. It was like being in a Twilight Zone.
Tens of thousands of people swarming to Times Square to watch the ball drop… and loads of policeman around, controlling the crowds by using barricades.
We finally managed to get to our hotel (being stopped by police all the time, asking where we going). Phew!
And nope, we did not venture into the subway again for the rest of our stay, as it was disappointing. Leave a Comment
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