Does NYC have good public transportation?

Locals say NYC has one of the best public transportation systems in the world. 83% of survey takers said it is overall easy to get around the city via subway and bus.



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However, it is best to prepare your trip by knowing your destination, what train(s) will take you there and how you plan to spend your time. It is absolutely safe to visit New York and ride the subway, relative to any other public activities in other cities. In fact, it's been a low-crime area for years.

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Generally, yes. The subway is the cheapest and most efficient way to get around New York City IF you know what you are doing. It usually gets you from one part of the city to another faster than taking a taxi or uber. That's because, to state the obvious, the subway is not subject to NYC traffic lights and congestion.

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(there's some street parking, plenty of parking garages and some hotels offer package deals that include parking). New York is an excellent walking city, and getting around by foot is the best way to familiarize yourself with neighborhoods and their (sometimes subtle) divisions.

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New York City is one of the ultimate walkable cities. It has plentiful public transportation, but many visitors prefer to explore the city on foot. In fact, several of the city's landmarks are within easy walking distance from the others, and all five boroughs of the city are walkable.

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8 Safety Tips To Stay Safe In NYC
  1. Try to blend in with the locals. ...
  2. Don't hesitate to ask for help. ...
  3. Keep valuables tucked away. ...
  4. Don't wander into dark, unpopulated areas at night. ...
  5. Pay extra attention on the subway. ...
  6. Taking a taxi or Uber in New York City is safe. ...
  7. Airports and Safety. ...
  8. Solo Travelers.


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Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.

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Cost: $34 (7-day) or $132 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can't pause an unlimited ride card once you've started using it.

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8 Safety Tips To Stay Safe In NYC
  • Try to blend in with the locals. ...
  • Don't hesitate to ask for help. ...
  • Keep valuables tucked away. ...
  • Don't wander into dark, unpopulated areas at night. ...
  • Pay extra attention on the subway. ...
  • Taking a taxi or Uber in New York City is safe. ...
  • Airports and Safety. ...
  • Solo Travelers.


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Credit cards are accepted everywhere. In New York (and in the rest of the US) people that use credit cards are more common than those that use cash. In many ways, it is comparable to using a debit card. Debit cards will work at ATMs and you can pay more and more with them in restaurants and stores in New York as well.

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Tap OMNY or swipe a pay-per-ride MetroCard as each person enters. Tap a contactless card or a digital wallet at OMNY readers to pay the fare. Swipe your MetroCard with the logo and the black barcode facing you and the clipped corner on the upper right.

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The New York City subway is a core part of the infrastructure and transportation in the city. The subway is owned by the city of New York and leased to the New York Transit Authority. It is one of the oldest subway systems and one of the largest in the world, with about 472 stations in operation.

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Learn more. Cost: $34 (7-day) or $132 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time.

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To pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service buses), simply tap your own contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card on the OMNY reader.

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The base fare for subway, local buses and paratransit increased 15 cents, from $2.75 to $2.90. The 7-Day Unlimited Ride pass increased from $33 to $34, and the 30-Day Unlimited Ride pass increased from $127 to $132.

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By Bus. Taking a bus to and from NYC can often be the most inexpensive way to get to Manhattan. Some popular bus company names are Megabus, Boltbus, and Greyhound and most bus companies will drop passengers off at major landmarks.

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Subways and local buses Get free rides after 12 fares within seven days using the same device or contactless card with fare capping. Learn more about how to get free rides with OMNY.

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If you use a backpack, you might want to wear it facing front in very crowded places.
  1. Don't wander into dark, unpopulated areas at night. ...
  2. Pay extra attention on the subway. ...
  3. Don't hesitate to ask for help. ...
  4. Taking a taxi or Uber in New York City is safe. ...
  5. Airports and Safety. ...
  6. Solo Travelers.


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