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Getting to  and around New York City has become fairly uncomplicated.  We urge  all foreign guests to visit  U.S. CUSTOMS and BORDER PROTECTION  for entry requirements, rules and regulations.  Methods of getting to NYC include, plane, train, bus, ship and of course , your personal vehicle.  We will touch on all of those except your personal vehicle. 

PLANE     

All of the major airlines fly into New York City. There are three major airports;  John F. Kennedy International (JFK),  LaGUARDIA (LGA) , and NEWARK LIBERTY (EWR) . The airports are serviced by public transportation, taxis, limos, ferries, helicopters, etc. . Public transportation includes, train, subway and bus.  Detailed  information  on public transportation can be found at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for JFK and LaGuardia.  For Newark Liberty, please go to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 

OCEAN   

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 makes numerous trips to New York City from Southampton, England. Additional, NYC is a regular port of call for many cruise ships.

TRAIN    

Nationwide train service is offered by Amtrak.  For more info, please go; Traveling with Amtrak.  They arrive and depart from Penn Station, Seventh Avenue, between  31 and 33 Streets.  Local service to Long Island is also located here, as well as the Path trains to Newark, NJ  Grand Central Terminal services the Metro North Lines (North and East of the City).  There are some great day trips available by train.

BUS       

Greyhound Lines have  more than2,300 locations serving all of North America. Just go to their site, Greyhound for detailed information. The main bus terminal is the Port Authority Bus Terminal at Eight Avenue and 40 Street.  Peter Pan, Adirondack and Short Line also have service from here.

AROUND NEW YORK CITY       

New York City is one of the world's easiest places to get around in.    Public transportation will take you just about anywhere.  Buses allow you to see the City, however depending upon  traffic, it could  take forever.  The Subway will get you there fast.  Both are safe and dependable. The fare ($2.00)  for buses and subway is paid by  MetroCard. There are several types available. The standard card is a per ride card purchased for the amount you specify.  You then have an Unlimited Ride MetroCard with either a 7 day ($17.00) or 30 day ($63.00) expiration.  Buses can take exact change.  Reduced fare (1/2 price) is available for senior's (65 and older) and those with disabilities. MetroCards are available throughout the City at subway stations and participating merchants.  Go to MetroCard for additional information.  We even have a tram.  It departs from 60th Street and Second Avenue and goes to Roosevelt Island.

Taxicabs are available day and night.  They are metered (unless it is a fixed price fare from JFK) and charge by the mile and time. They are easily identifiable by their yellow color.  All cabs are required to accept credit cards.  A number sign on their roof indicates if they are available.  If the center panel is lit, it is available.   Always make sure that your driver knows the location that you are going to.  Complete information available at Taxicabs.  

Manhattan is great to visit an area at a time, just by walking. Get the real sights, sounds and even aromas.  We are way more friendly than most people give us credit for. There are many good  free maps available at the airports and hotels.  Generally speaking, Manhattan avenues run North and South and its streets run East and West. The East/West dividing line is Fifth Avenue.  It is much safer to cross at Pedestrian crossings that have walk-don't walk signals.  About twenty North/South blocks equal one mile (1.609 kilometers). East/West blocks, in general, are about three times as long (except between Madison and Lexington Avenues.) 

Bike cycles are available for rent at various locations. Go to Bikes  for a list. For biking maps, visit Maps . We do not recommend biking outside of designated bike lanes.  Central Park is great for biking. 

Car rentals are available from all of the major rental agencies. They have locations at the airports and throughout NYC.  Driving in New York is expensive and frustrating. There is always traffic and parking spots are hard to come by.

You can get around NYC via our water taxi system. For details and routes, go to Watertaxi.  Don't forget the Staten Island Ferry (from lower Manhattan to Staten Island), it's free and affords you the best view of lower Manhattan.