Getting to NYC
If you’re coming from outside the United States, check this page for visa information. Below is a quick overview of the best ways to reach the five boroughs from anywhere in the world, but our Getting to NYC page has much more detail on all the possibilities if you need to dive in further.
By Plane
If you’re coming from far away, you’ll probably want to fly into one of the New York City area’s major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport. There are a number of hotels conveniently located near each.
By Train
Those starting from a nearby suburb can reach NYC by NJ Transit, Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad. Amtrak also offers comfortable, convenient service to NYC from cities near and far.
By Bus
For some travelers, especially those coming from other East Coast cities, buses are an affordable and convenient travel option. New York City enjoys service from such companies as Megabus, FlixBus and Greyhound, as well as other local carriers.
By Car
Driving to or within NYC? Use Google Maps or Waze to get directions and navigate City streets, and plan ahead for where to park using ParkWhiz or SpotHero. There’s also street parking and plenty of parking garages, and some hotels offer package deals that include parking.
Getting Around NYC
New York is an excellent walking city, and exploring by foot is the best way to familiarize yourself with its neighborhoods and their (sometimes subtle) divisions. When you need to move faster or cover great distances, subways, buses trains, bikes, trams and taxis are all at your disposal. Check out our Getting Around page for much more detail.
MTA Subways and Buses
An OMNY contactless payment or a MetroCard (until they’re fully retired by the end of 2024) gets you access to trains and buses that travel to nearly every corner of the City. All public transit buses are accessible to people with disabilities, as are portions of the subway system.
Taxis
Cabs are a quick, convenient way to get around the five boroughs, as are popular app-based options like Uber and Lyft.
Other
Ferries, bicycles, pedicabs and one cool tram are all great ways to get around New York. For a full list of options, see our Getting Around page.
