It’s simple to travel to NYC whether you live across the Hudson or the Atlantic. For information on visas, if you’re travelling from outside the US, check this page. The best routes to the five boroughs from everywhere in the world are listed below. Click through each category (such as “By plane”) for much more information.
in a plane Flying into one of the major airports in the New York City region is probably the best option if you’re travelling from a distance. Numerous hotels are conveniently situated close to the city’s airports.
via train NYC can be reached by NJ Transit, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Railroad for those coming from a nearby suburb. Amtrak also provides convenient, comfortable service from nearby and distant cities to New York City.
By bus Buses are an accessible and economical mode of transportation for some tourists, particularly those arriving from other East Coast cities. Companies like Megabus, BoltBus, Greyhound, and other local carriers offer service in New York City.
By car driving to New York City? For directions and to find parking (there is some on-street parking, plenty of parking garages, and some hotels offer package deals that include parking), use Google Maps.
Navigating New York City
Being able to navigate New York on foot is the best way to become familiar with the neighbourhoods and their (sometimes subtle) distinctions. Of course, there are times when you’ll need to move more quickly or travel long distances, and for those times, you have access to the underground, buses and cabs. For a tonne more information, click through each category (such as “MTA Subways and Buses”).
MTA Buses and Subways You can ride trains and buses that go almost everywhere in the City if you have a MetroCard. People with disabilities can use all public transit buses and parts of the tube system.
A quick and practical way to travel between the five boroughs is by taxi.
Vehicles Moving Through the City? You can get around all five boroughs using Google Maps.
Bicycles, pedicabs, cruise ships, and other ferries are all excellent options for getting around New York.