Welcome to the greatest place in the world, New York City! Here you will find all the information needed to make your trip to New York City easy. Whether you need help getting into the city from airports, using the subway system or buses, you'll find it here.

The three major airports in the New York City area are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark International Airport (EWR).

Getting to and from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).

By car from Manhattan:
Van Wyck Expressway to Airport Exit
Belt Parkway East, to Exit 19/Van Wyck Expressway (678).

JFK taxi information to Manhattan from JFK:
There is a flat fare of $35.00 + tolls which are approximately $3.50 - $4.00 per toll.
Tipping is optional.
There is a 50-cent surcharge for trips commencing between 8pm and 6am.
One fare pays for all passengers to one destination.
Four passengers are the limit for New York City cabs.
Meter must read $2.00 at the start of the trip.
TAKE YOUR RECEIPT!

By bus to and from John F. Kennedy Airport:
New York Airport Service Express
Bus Phone: (718) 875-8200
Departs: Every 15 - 30 minutes from 6:15am to 11:10pm
It takes roughly 45 - 65 minutes, longer at peak hours (top)
Fare: $13.00
Destination:
Midtown Manhattan/West Side - Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street & 8th Ave. Airport Bus Center)
Midtown Manhattan/East Side - Grand Central Terminal (120 east 41st Street)
Midtown Manhattan/West Side - Penn Station (34th Street & 8th Ave,).

Subway to Manhattan from John F. Kennedy Airport:
Take the free yellow, white and blue long-term parking lot bus to Howard Beach Station. Connect to "A" subway train to Manhattan.
Subway: (718) 330-1234, $1.50 Cash, token, or Metrocard required.
Bus: Free (top).

Getting to and from LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

By car from Manhattan:
Grand Central Parkway East to:
Exit 5/Astoria Boulevard, Marine Air Terminal
Exit 6/94th Street, Alternate Airport Exit Exit
7/Airport Exit.

By taxi to Manhattan:
Approximate metered fares.
To Upper Manhattan $16.00 - $20.00
To Mid-town Manhattan $19.00 - $22.00
To Lower Manhattan $22.00 - $26.00
Tipping is optional.
There is a 50-cent surcharge for trips commencing between 8pm and 6am.
One fare pays for all passengers to one destination.
Four passengers are the limit for New York City cabs.
Meter must read $2.00 at the start of the trip.
TAKE YOUR RECEIPT!

By bus to and from LaGuardia Airport:
Bus: New York Airport Service Express Bus
Phone: (718) 875-8200
Departs: Every 15 - 30 minutes from 7:20am to 11:00pm
It takes roughly 30 - 45 minutes, longer at peak hours (top)
Fare: $10.00 - $12.00
Destination:
Midtown Manhattan/West Side Port Authority Bus Terminal - (42nd Street & 8th Ave. Airport Bus Center)
Midtown Manhattan/East Side Grand Central Terminal - (120 east 41st Street)
Midtown Manhattan/West Side Penn Station - (34th Street & 8th Ave).

Subway from LaGuardia Airport:
Take the M60 bus to Manhattan or Queens, which is operated by NYC Transit Authority.
Connects with NYC subway trains 2,3,4,5,6,1,9,A, C, and D trains.
Bus and subway fares are $1.50. (top)

Getting to and from Newark Airport (EWR).

Taxi Information.
Taxi from Newark Airport to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan:
Flat fares range from $34.00 - $51.00 determined by zone plus tolls.
Tolls can range from $3.50 - $6.00
TAKE YOUR RECEIPT.

Bus to and from Manhattan to Newark International Airport:
Bus: Olympia Airport Express
Phone:
Departs: Every 15 - 30 minutes from 4:15am to 11:45pm
It takes roughly 20 - 35 minutes, longer at peak hours
Fare: $11
Destination:
Midtown Manhattan/West Side Port Authority Bus Terminal - (42nd Street & 8th Ave. Airport Bus Center)
Midtown Manhattan/East Side Grand Central Terminal - (120 east 41st Street)
Midtown Manhattan/West Side Penn Station - (34th Street & 8th Ave,)
Subways do not go to Newark Airport. (top)

Subways

For just $1.50 you can travel over 30 miles on the "A" train, which makes New York City one of America's greatest travel deals. You can also travel on the nearly two dozen additional subway lines, enjoy frequent service and clean trains that serve nearly 4 million passengers on an average weekday. Subway service runs 24 hours a day. Not all subway stations are accessible to people with disabilities.To obtain maps or more information, including construction affecting accessible stations, call (718) 596-8585 or (718) 596-8273. Customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day to help you plan your trip. (top)

Buses

The bus system in New York City is very impressive. Manhattan has over 200 local and 30 express bus routes and carries over one million passengers everyday. The entire city bus fleet, operated by MTA/New York City Transit is lift equipped with kneeling features, wheelchair securement devices, public address systems, and spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

Bus fare is $1.50, which you can pay in coins, with a token or Metrocard. Since the introduction of the Metrocard several years ago, you can now transfer free between buses and from buses to subway, as well as enjoy economical day, week and monthly passes. The minimum cost for a Metrocard is $3.00. Farecard machines are located in many subway stations, and many news stands throughout New York City.
Bus and subway maps are free at any subway token booth. (top)