Groundwork by Potniq

City guide

New York, United States 🇺🇸

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Last refresh: 2026-02-22 08:14 UTC

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Authorities

2

Transport modes

6

Payment methods

2

Airport links

4

Transport Authorities

Getting Around

Mode Operator Notes
metro MTA New York City Transit 24/7 service across all five boroughs. Flat fare $2.90 per ride. Fastest for business travel between Manhattan and boroughs.
bus MTA New York City Transit Extensive network. Many 24/7 routes. Every 5-15 minutes daytime. Flat fare $2.90.
light_rail MTA New York City Transit Roosevelt Island Tramway. Sun-Thu 6am-2am, Fri-Sat 6am-3:30am. Included in subway fare.
train MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Commuter rail from Penn Station. Peak fares apply.
train MTA Metro-North Railroad Commuter rail from Grand Central. Peak fares apply.
ferry NYC Ferry Waterfront routes between boroughs. $4 per ride.

Paying for Transport

  • OMNY (Contactless) Tap credit/debit card, smartphone, or wearable. No card needed. $2.90 per ride. Open
  • MetroCard Reloadable card. $2.90 per ride. Available at stations. Open

Operating Hours

  • Weekday Subway: 24/7. Buses: Most 24/7. Peak: 6-10am, 4-8pm.
  • Weekend Subway: 24/7. Buses: Most 24/7.
  • Night service Subway 24/7. Select bus routes 24/7.

Rideshare & Taxis

  • Uber Available Available citywide. $60-80 JFK to Manhattan. Congestion pricing applies.
  • Lyft Available Available citywide. Congestion pricing applies.
  • Yellow Taxi Available Street hail. $70 flat rate JFK to Manhattan. Congestion surcharge $2.50.

Airport Connections

  • AirTrain + Subway - JFK to Manhattan 45-60 min, $11.25 ($7.75 AirTrain + $2.90 subway) Airport info
  • AirTrain + LIRR - JFK to Penn Station 35 min, $15-20 Airport info
  • M60 SBS Bus - LaGuardia to Manhattan 45-75 min, $2.90
  • AirTrain + NJ Transit - Newark to Manhattan 45 min, $15.50 Airport info

Live Delay Info

Local Tips

Use Official MTA App for real-time status. Subway fastest for business travel. Add 15-30 min buffer for meetings. OMNY contactless payment most convenient. Download subway map offline. Midtown (34th-59th St) primary business hub. Avoid rush hour (8-10am, 4-7pm) if possible. JFK AirTrain+Subway ($11.25) beats taxi ($70+) for airport transfers. Walking often faster than bus for short distances.