New York City Airport Information
The three airports serving New York City are John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Thousands of flights depart each day from New York to more than 500 destination cities around the world. John F. Kennedy International Airport provides mostly international flight service and handles more international flights-at least 200 a day-more than any other U.S. airport, in addition to domestic traffic. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) mainly handles domestic flights. If you're flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you'll come through here.
Airline carriers serving the airport
- America West
- Air Alliance
- Air Nova
- Air Tran Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- American Eagle
- ATA Continental
- Air India
- Air France
- Air Jamaica
- American
- Air Canada
- Alitalia
- British Airways
- City Bird
- Comair
- Continental
- Czech Airlines
- Delta
- Ethiopian Air
- EVA Airways
- FrontierNew
- JetBlue
- Lufthansa
- Midwest Express
- Northwest
- Qantas
- Singapore Airlines
- Swiss Air
- SAS
- US Airways
- United
- Virgin Atlantic
New York City Train Information
New York City has two main rail stations, Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station. Each station serves commuter, Amtrak and long-distance travelers for a total of over 600,000 passengers every day. The Metro-North Commuter Railroad, which goes to NYC suburbs in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, serves Grand Central. This historic station recently underwent a restoration, with renovations including a gourmet food market, five restaurants and lounges, entertainment, and updated information kiosks. Penn Station serves New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), a commuter railroad serving New York's Long Island.
Amtrak
Amtrak provides service to and from New York City. 54 trains run each day on the busiest route, New York to Philadelphia. For trips of less than 500 miles to other Northeastern cities, Amtrak is often cheaper and faster than air travel.
New York City Public Transportation
Subways
The New York City subway system is one of the most efficient people transports in the entire world. Subways are a fast, easy and inexpensive way to get around the city. $1.50 Metro card fare payment permits travel on more than 704 miles of subway track, including local and express trains. The New York City subway system has 660 miles of passenger service track, going to 468 stations around the city on 26 subway lines and traversing Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Taxis
"Medallion taxis," the familiar yellow cabs in NYC are an easy way to get around Manhattan. The meter starts at $2.50, and then $.40 for each 1/5 mile afterwards. There is a night surcharge of $0.50 (8:00 pm to 6:00 am) and a rush hour surcharge of $1.00 (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday). Officially, taxicabs can take 3 passengers in the backseat, 1 in the front seat for a total of 4 passengers. A taxi driver seeking passengers turns on the middle section (numbered part) only of the roof light.
Buses
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses are a good transportation option and are less expensive than taxis and but more pleasant than subways. Additionally, the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) operates the world's largest fleet of buses-4,373 public buses-serving over 666 million people per year. The base fare for local bus service on MTA Bus is $2; the fare for express bus service is $5.
Ferries
The Staten Island Ferry is the main mode of transportation between the borough of Staten Island and Manhattan. During the 25-minute ride, you'll pass Governor's Island and the the Statue of Liberty. Ferries provide an interesting alternative to getting around New York. The Staten Island Ferry annually carries over 19 million passengers on the 5.2-mile trip, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and takes approximately 25 minutes each way.
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- New York City Transportation Providers
- Bermuda Limousine International
- Charter Bus by U.S. Coachways
- Greyhound Bus Lines
- Isabella's Limousine Corp.
- New York Limousine
- Super Shuttle
