Getting Around
Connected by purpose
NYC's transit network is one of the most comprehensive in the world.
Subway
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
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
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
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
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