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Getting Around New York
The subway is the fastest way across New York City almost all the time, buses fill in the gaps, and JFK, LaGuardia and Newark all connect to Manhattan by train or dedicated bus without a taxi. Below: live service status, every mode explained, and direct airport routes.
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Ways to Travel
Bus
Best for crosstown trips and outer-borough gaps.
Ferry
Waterfront routes linking Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Bike
Docked bike share plus a growing protected-lane network.
Walking
Twenty blocks to a mile north-south. Usually the fastest short hop.
Airports
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, and the transit that reaches them.
How Do I Get from the Airports to Manhattan?
| Airport | Best route to Manhattan | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| JFK | AirTrain JFK to the E, A, or LIRR at Jamaica Station. | ~60 min to Midtown |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | Q70 SBS bus to the E, M, R subway at Jackson Heights or Woodside LIRR. | ~45–60 min to Midtown |
| Newark (EWR) | AirTrain Newark to NJ Transit or Amtrak at Newark Airport Station, direct to Penn Station. | ~40–50 min to Midtown |
Do I Need a Car in New York City?
No — most visitors and residents rely on transit. The subway and buses run 24/7, taxis and ride-hail apps are widely available, and street parking is scarce and metered in most neighborhoods.
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Source & last updated
Service status is drawn from the MTA and NYC DOT public feeds. General routing guidance above is editorial and independently maintained.
Last updated: September 19, 2026
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