For all visitors that want to see the Statue of Liberty but that also want to cut back on extra expenses; your best option is coming to Pier 1, you can get there by taking the 1, which is the red line to South Ferry or the R yellow line to White Street South Ferry station. Remember, the Staten Island Ferry works 24-hours a day, departing every half-hour according to schedule. The Ferry will take you back and forth for free. Along with this ride, you will enjoy beautiful cityscapes of Lower Manhattan and a close-up of the Statue of Liberty.
In the video you will see the train stations close to the Ferry, the facade of this; the view that you're going to have from the ferry to the Statue of the Liberty, Ellis Island, the skyscrapers and bridges of the Lower Manhattan, the schedules can change without notice.
For more information you can visit www.nyc.gov/dot or call 311 for updates" in this page you can also find PDF's in different languages http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml
Address: Terminal Manhattan (The Whitehall) 4 South Street New York, NY 10301 (718) 727-2508 Terminal Staten Island (St. George) 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY Staten Island Ferry P (718) 876-8441.
Taxis are one of the most representative things in NYC, usually they have a light indicator on the roof that informs if they are free, if it is off means they're busy.
Have you ever wondered, Why are they yellow? A study by the University of Chicago concluded that this color is easier to see from a distance and, therefore, it was adopted for taxis in the city.
Some comments made by tourists, have said that taxi fares are not too expensive when there is a group of people to taking a cab, but keep in mind that it may be cheaper another way to get around the city.
The arrangement of the normal taxis in the city is four passengers, if you decide to take a taxi, you just raise your hand to call one.
Our advice:
In the city of New York, you can not call to arrange for a taxi to pick you up, but you can call a car service for this. Taxis can be hailed in the street to pickup passengers, while car services only pick up passengers who have called this service.
If you prefer the car service to a taxi, there are some limo services that we recommend reading for stylish travel around the city.
New York has one of the oldest and most complete transportation systems in the world. It is a city where it's not necessary to have a car, and most times, it's much easier to use public transportation than it is to drive yourself. With more than 5 million people using New York City transportation every day, it is safe, reliable, and inexpensive.
If you need help with directions, most train stations have maps and brochures to help guide you and there are also a multitude of Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) smartphone applications that can be downloaded.
TRAIN LINES: Green lines 4, 5 o 6 run North to South to the East of Manhattan from the Bronx to Brooklyn. Red lines 1, 2 y 3 run North to South to the West of Manhattan from the Bronx to Brooklyn. Lines 7 runs East to West from Queens to Manhattan 42nd Street (Times Square). **not sure what line this is**. Blue lines A, C y Erun North to South to the West of Manhattan. Lines N, Q y R run horizontally from Queens, arriving in the center of Manhattan, and continue South towards Brooklyn.
SECURITY: The trains operate 24 hours a day and at night, but the nighttime services are usually a little less frequent. Most, if not all, train stations are monitored with security cameras and police surveillance. While there is almost always a camera or two in the train stations, you should still be careful and stay alert – especially if you're traveling alone and/or at nighttime. There are many people who spend their days going from train to train trying to sell tickets, “cheap” MetroCards, movies, CD's, etc., however, don't ever feel pressured to buy anything. There are a lot of undercover police watching in the stations and one simple mistake could ruin your vacation.
THE METROCARD: A MetroCard is what you need to purchase in order to ride any of the trains and busses. The cost of a MetroCard varies depending on what you're looking to do, but there is a fee of $1.00 the first time you purchase a card. Once you have a card, you can keep re-filling it without paying the $1.00 charge. A single bus trip is $2.50, and a single train ride is $2.75. If you purchase a single train ride, you have a 2 hour window to use that card as many times as you want. A 7-day unlimited MetroCard is $30 and can be used on the trains or busses as many times as you would like. If you're spending a whole month in New York City, you can purchase an unlimited MetroCard for $112. All types of MetroCards can be purchased through the machines in the train stations.
EXPRESS BUS SERVICE While visiting New York City, you also have the option of traveling on an express bus for a slightly higher rate. The MTA also operates trains that travel outside of the five boroughs: Current rates of the MTA web.mta.info Promotions offered by the MTA in agreement with New York City attractions web.mta.info/metrocard Maps of the MTA web.mta.info/maps The MTA also manages the trains leaving from outside the five districts as are: •Long Island Rail Road: The Long Island Rail Road passes through all of the towns in Long Island. People living in Queens can also take this route in order to get to their destination quicker. •Metro-North Railroad: This train goes North of New York City, stopping in the suburbs of Westchester, and going all the way to Connecticut. •Staten Island Railway: This railway operates to and from Staten Island. People living or traveling to/from Staten Island can also take the ferry to Manhattan which is completely free.
Our Advice:
Do not forget to visit the New York Transit Museum more information: http://goo.gl/GHqHsL
TRAIN LINES: www.mta.info/maps
For current bus rates, go to web.mta.info for more information.
Current rates of the MTA web.mta.info
Promotions offered by the MTA in agreement with New York City attractions web.mta.info/metrocard
Maps of the MTA web.mta.info/maps
Amtrak Provides comfortable intercity train services and it is another fun way to get to know the United States. The most popular routes are the Northeast, including Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and many other country sides. Visit the official Amtrak website for more information on schedules, routes, and trip offers. www.amtrak.com New Jersey Rail This train service only operates between Jersey City, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York. The most popular New York routes are: Atlantic City Six Flags Great Adventure Manhattan/NYC Meadowlands Sports Complex Monmouth Park Newark Liberty Airport Prudential Center Jersey Shore Visit the official New Jersey Railroad
Our Advice:
This transportation service is highly recommended, since it is flexible, comfortable and very effective to get to places you want, if you are a tourist in the United State and you want to run through several cities and towns, you are not going to regret it, because this transport service runs through very nice spots and lets you see very pleasant landscapes.
Website for more information. www.njtransit.com