Getting Around

Connected by purpose

NYC's transit network is one of the most comprehensive in the world.

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Subway

472 Stations27 Lines245 Route Miles

One of the world's oldest and most extensive rapid transit systems, operating 24/7 every day of the year. First opened in 1904.

  • Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
  • Second busiest in North America
  • Opened October 27, 1904
  • $2.90 base fare

Bus

326 Routes5,800 Buses2,000+ Route Miles

The largest bus fleet in North America, serving all five boroughs with local, limited, and Select Bus Service express routes.

  • 5,800 buses in fleet
  • Largest bus system in North America
  • Select Bus Service launched 2008
  • Free transfers between subway and bus

Airports

3 Airports140M+ Passengers/YearGlobal Connections

JFK International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty connect NYC to every major city worldwide, handling over 140 million passengers annually.

  • JFK: 62M passengers/year
  • LaGuardia: $8B renovation completed 2022
  • Newark: New Jersey port authority
  • 150+ airlines operate from NYC

Ferry

35 Landings6 RoutesAll 5 Boroughs

NYC Ferry connects waterfront neighborhoods across the five boroughs. The Staten Island Ferry has operated free of charge since 1997.

  • Staten Island Ferry: free since 1997
  • NYC Ferry launched 2017
  • 8M+ annual ferry riders
  • Views of Statue of Liberty

Citi Bike

1,700+ Stations30,000+ Bikes800+ sq mi Coverage

The largest bike-share program in the United States, covering NYC and Jersey City with 30,000+ bikes including e-bikes.

  • Launched May 2013
  • Over 100M total rides
  • 30,000+ bikes including e-bikes
  • Expanded to all 5 boroughs by 2023

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