City in New York, United States
Getting around New York City
How to get around New York City
The subway and buses go almost everywhere for $3 a ride, 24 hours a day. Walk in Manhattan, use Uber or a yellow cab late or with luggage.
Ways to get around New York City
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | $3 per ride | Tap a contactless card or phone at OMNY readers; fare caps weekly |
| MTA buses | $3 per ride | Free transfer to subway within 2 hours with OMNY |
| Yellow cab / Uber | About $20–35 for 5 km | Plenty of both; traffic is slow in Midtown |
| Citi Bike | Single ride about $4.79; day pass about $19 | Docked bikes and e-bikes across Manhattan and Brooklyn |
Ride-hailing apps in New York City
A 5 km ride costs about $20–35 ($20–35).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; also books yellow cabs |
| Lyft | Good alternative with similar fares |
| Curb | Books yellow cabs with metered fares |
- Yellow cabs hailed on the street use a meter; add 20% tip. Green cabs serve outer boroughs. Avoid unlicensed drivers at airports.
Arriving in New York City
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
AirTrain plus subway $11.50 total, 60–90 min; yellow cab flat $70 plus tolls and tip, 45–90 min.
LaGuardia (LGA)
Q70 bus to subway free, 30–50 min to Midtown; taxi or Uber $40–60 plus tip.
Newark Liberty (EWR)
AirTrain plus NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station about $16, 30–45 min; taxi $70–100.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in New York City?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft, Curb.
What's the best way to get around New York City?
The subway and buses go almost everywhere for $3 a ride, 24 hours a day. Walk in Manhattan, use Uber or a yellow cab late or with luggage.
How do I get from the airport to New York City?
AirTrain plus subway $11.50 total, 60–90 min; yellow cab flat $70 plus tolls and tip, 45–90 min.
Is New York City walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- MTA (subway, buses and fares)
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- NYC Official Guide (NYC Tourism)
- NYC Department of Environmental Protection (water)
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