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 Train to New York Penn Station by RinaNeo
You might get caught the the traffice jam during the rush hour around 6pm... so you decide... Leave a Comment
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 NYC MetroCard by Voyageuse30
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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 Buy At Any Subway Station by jag17Leave a Comment
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New York has a reputation for a having a chaotic metro but to be honest I have seen much worse on this planet. The lines are straight forward and get you to where you want to go. I highly recommend buying a week long metro pass worth 24$ US for unlimited usage cause it will pay for itself within 2 days if you use it as I did, why walk 12 hours a day if you cant cut down your walking time while taking in a true New York experience? I really enjoyed using the subway and after a day you will get the hang of it with no problems. The subway goes to Brooklyn, History museum among others so you can zig zag all over the city to reach your destination. Be prepared for rush hour in Manhattan I may add (4 to 6pm) but otherwise it is very easy to use. I enjoyed it and look forward to using it again in the future. Leave a Comment
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 The 1 Train by Digi
The system isn't too complicated to navigate, but may get a little confusing. Remember the following for directions:
In Manhattan: Uptown indicates going northwards, Downtown indicates going south.
In the Bronx and Queens, Uptown indicates going away from Manhattan, and Downtown towards Manhattan.
In Brooklyn, the opposite is true, with Uptown meaning towards Manhattan, and Downtown away from Manhattan.
I would say that the Subways are generally safe, at least during the day. There are plenty of police in the stations, and sometimes in the trains themselves. Unlike the Tube in London, the Subway never stops running. However, from midnight until 5am, the frequency of trains drastically drops to about one every 20 minutes, so waits can be long.
At night the Subway can be a little dangerous, but I've ridden around in the middle of the night and never seen anything peculiar. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. Leave a Comment
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 by aukjejetty
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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 by Small_World
I started out with the bus and worked my way up (or, literally, down) to the subway. The bus is great if you want to see the city, but if you need to go across town fast, the subway is the only way to go.
First, buy an all-day unlimited fun pass ($7) or an unlimited week pass ($21). You can go anywhere in the city with as many stops as you want. And do what it says: have fun.
Don't worry about whether you take the wrong line. Some of my best trips were the ones where I got "lost" and found unexpected treasures. Like the time I got on the wrong line when I was wanting to go uptown and ended up heading toward Coney Island. I discovered a great way to view the city as a result.
You'll get where you need to be eventually, especially if you've studied the map first. And if you have too much trouble, find a store and ask the clerk for directions. NYers are very helpful!
Just don't lose your card, as my friend did. The tickets are lightweight, and the NYC winter wind can blow it right out of your hand. 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 ...
and,
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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 by magdalena2007
The only con about the subway system is that it may have a very bad odor at times, mostly because people use it as their homes (if you know what I mean). It can also get a bit hot and muggy during the summer time.
Train stations are great, but be smart!! The platforms can be a bit tight, and during rush hour they can be just right down dangerous! I have seen a dead body on the platform about 5 years ago, and since then I refuse to stick my head out to see if the train is coming, if I do, it’s with a huge caution. Be careful of your surroundings, make sure no one is running with a possibility of pushing you in to the tracks –happens, so don’t let it be you.
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 Greenpoint Subway Station,
Brooklyn, NY by travelgirl78Leave a Comment
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