Getting Around New York City

Airport
You can take public transportation or taxis to Manhattan from all airport's. Cab fares are very expensive from Newark, but economical from LaGuardia. There is a flat-rate taxi fare from JFK to Manhattan ($35+tolls), but there are also subway and public transport options. For full details on how to get to and from each airport visit the Air-Ride Transportation Information Service at www.panynj.gov/aviation.html. New York is served by three major airports;

JFK International Airport (JFK) in Queens.
Phone: +1 (718) 244-4444

Newark International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey.
Phone: +1 (973) 961-6000 or +1 (888) 397-4636

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in Queens.
Phone: +1 (718) 533-3400

Public transport
If you're going somewhere too far to walk, the subway is the way to go. Busses are painfully slow. Subways run 24-hours a day 7 days a week and cost $2 per ride no matter how far you are going. A one week Unlimited Metrocard for the subway costs $24. One day's unlimited travel costs $7. Ticket machines in subway stations accept both cash, credit and debit cards. Subway maps are free from all ticket or information booths.

Taxi
You can hail a yellow cab on almost any street corner. Taxis are inexpensive and easy way to travel. The meter starts at $2.50 and increases fare in increments of $0.40. There are nighttime and rush hour surcharges. Remember to leave a tip. Manhattan has very long streets and avenues. It's important to know both the address and the cross street of your destination. A taxi is free if the yellow light on top of the car is completely lit.