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From the airport to the city, the most convenient, economical and punctual mode of transportation is undoubtedly the AirTrain + subway. The whole journey is about $10, but LaGuardia currently does not have AirTrain or subway. by Oriental Escorts New York

The second option is the airport bus, which is available at all three airports. It leaves every 15-30 minutes. The fare is less than $20 and there is no need to transfer. However, New York is prone to traffic jams, so it is not suitable for those who are in a hurry.

You can also choose a taxi. The cost of the taxi itself, plus tolls and tips, is about $80-$100, which is suitable for those with a lot of luggage and a large number of people traveling.

Note: Whether you are traveling from the airport to the city or traveling within the city, it is not recommended to rent a car, because parking spaces in New York are very tight and there are many one-way streets that are prone to traffic jams.

2.Inner city transportation

2.1 Subway/Bus

New York's subway operates 24 hours a day, and is divided into express trains and local services. Express trains only stop at major stations, which can save commuting time by almost half, while local trains stop at every station.

Most subway platforms in New York are two-way, so be careful not to sit backwards. If you go north, take the Uptown direction; if you go south, take the Downtown direction.

It is recommended to buy a MetroCard for unlimited subway and bus rides for 7 days as soon as you get off the plane. The price is $33. You can also apply for it at the subway station. You don’t have to buy it, it’s $2.75 one way, and you can use Apple Pay and Google Wallet (except Path)

Path is a train, similar to the subway, but it only accepts MetroCard, not Apple Pay and Google Wallet. And you can’t use the 7-day unlimited MetroCard, you need to add extra money to it, and it will be deducted once for each ride.

It is recommended to download MYmta (Apple/Android), which can check the arrival status of subway or bus in real time, whether it is delayed, etc.

2.2 City tour bus

This kind of bus is called a Hop-on Hop-off tour bus. During the validity period of the ticket, you can hop on and off at the parking spots along the route.

There are many companies in New York that provide this service, such as Big Bus Tours. You can choose different routes and durations. Some packages also include tickets for some attractions and Chinese explanations.

2.3 Taxi

There are a lot of taxis in New York, and taking a taxi is quite convenient, especially at the entrance to scenic spots.

The starting price is $2.50 (within 0.2 miles), and there is an additional 40 cents for every 0.2 miles, plus a tip for the driver.

Of course, you can also use online ride-hailing apps—Lyft, Uber, Juno—to make taking a taxi more convenient.

Among them, Lyft’s price will be cheaper, recommended! But you must choose a pick-up location so that the driver can see you or you can see the car, otherwise the driver may say that he cannot find you and deduct $10 from you.

New York accommodation

For convenience, you can live near Times Square or Central Park. It is relatively safe and close to various attractions. However, hotel prices are very expensive, at least $400+ per night during the peak season.

If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, you can live in Jersey City, which is across the river from Manhattan. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Port Authority in Manhattan, but the price is much cheaper than in Manhattan.

Hotel recommendations:

Hyatt Place New York / Time Square: It takes about 10 minutes to walk to Times Square and 5 minutes to the subway station. The room is relatively clean and soundproofed. Breakfast is included, but the room is a bit small.

Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park: In pursuit of quality, I highly recommend this hotel. It overlooks Central Park with no blind spots. The scenery is very good. The facilities and decoration are also the standards of a five-star hotel. The only drawback is that the price is expensive.

Times Square EDITION New York: This should be the cheapest five-star hotel in Manhattan. Just downstairs is Times Square. The location is great and the key is that it’s not noisy.

Graduate Hotel Roosevelt Island: On Roosevelt Island next to the Isle of Man, it is one of the few hotels where buyers show off better than sellers show off. There is a famous Panorama Bar on the top floor, where you can see the night view of Manhattan. Many people come here even if they don’t live here. Check in, the room is big, clean and not noisy

Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson: In Jersey City, compared to the expensive and shabby hotels in Manhattan, the rooms at this hotel are much newer and face the Hudson River, with stunning views. In addition, there is a subway station downstairs, making it convenient to go to the Isle of Man.

In addition, if you choose to travel by subway, you need to consider the distance between the hotel and the subway station.

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new york attractions

New York has five boroughs: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. However, most of the scenic spots worth checking out are located in Manhattan, and Manhattan has three cities: upper, middle and lower.

Main attractions in Uptown: Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), Columbia University, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, St. Patrick's Church

Main attractions in Midtown: Harry Potter Store, Flatiron Building, Friends Apartments, Rockefeller Center, MoMA, Times Square, New York University, Washington Square Park, Little Island, Fifth Avenue, Broadway Musical, Summit One Vanderbilt Observation Deck, Big Pine Cone, Trump Tower, United Nations Headquarters, Grand Central Station

Main attractions in downtown: Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial Museum, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, SOHO Shopping Street