how to use buses in newyork city, help needed please !!

tonybui

Im leaving tomorrow morning, first time to new york. anyone has any suggestions on how to catch a bus and how the system work over there ??

Mergnthwirker

You need a Metro Pass. You swipe the card when getting on the bus. $10 for a card with each trip about $1.50. And it's useful to look at a bus map to see which numbers & line go where you want to go. Frequency varies by line and by time of day, but they are listed on the poles at bus stops (a little funky to figure out the first time).

Subways are also a good choice, and less subject to traffic congestion. Again, get a bus/subway map if you can. Depending on where you enter the system, one can be better than the other. If you come in by train, the subways are often a better bet.

HTH

tonybui

Can I use the card and pay for other people with me ?? Where do I get the card and how do I recharge ?? It's kinda confusing since its my first time ever !! thanks for your answer

waaaasabi

If you get the pay per ride Metrocard then you can pay for other people, too. If you get an unlimited Metrocard (1-day, 1-week, 30-day), then there's a set time interval between each use/swipe. You can purchase a Metrocard from the manned-booth or machines at a subway station; some stores also sell Metrocards. You can put additional funds onto the Metrocard at any subway station.

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Mergnthwirker

I usually come in via Grand Central Terminal, where there are lots of machines. You can use the same card and swipe it multiple times for multiple people. The machines will let you recharge the card. The card is good for about a year, I think. If you do a $20 card you get "bonus" free rides on the card.

The major terminals (e.g. Port Authority, Airports, Train Stations, many subway stations all have machines. Easiest is probably finding a subway station.

Good luck & have fun.

blue660r01

Metro Card....you swipe them when you hop onto the bus.

Zaggeron

If you are in Manhattan, use the subway unless you are going cross-town.

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blue660r01

Yeah I only use the subway in Manhattan but it works the same way with the card.