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Whether you live across the Hudson or the Atlantic, getting to NYC is easy. Once here, you can use the City's network of trains (read: subway lines), buses and taxis to take you wherever you need to go.

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Getting to NYC

Whether you live across the Hudson or across the Atlantic, getting to NYC is easy. If you’re coming from outside the United States, 
check this page for visa information
. See below for the best ways to reach the five boroughs from anywhere in the world, and click through each category (for example, "By plane") for much more detail.

By plane
 If you’re coming from far away, you’ll probably want to fly into one of the New York City area’s major airports. There are a number of 
hotels
 conveniently located near the City’s airports.

By train
 Those starting from a nearby suburb can reach NYC by 
NJ Transit
, 
Long Island Rail Road
 or 
Metro-North Railroad
. 
Amtrak
 also offers comfortable, convenient service to NYC from cities near and far.

By bus
 For some travelers, especially those coming from other East Coast cities, buses are an affordable and convenient travel option. New York City enjoys service from such companies as 
Megabus
, 
FlixBus
 and 
Greyhound
, as well as other local carriers.

By car
 Driving to NYC? Use 
Google Maps
 to get directions, and plan ahead for where to park using
ParkWhiz
(there’s some street parking, plenty of parking garages and some hotels offer package deals that include parking).

Getting Around NYC

New York is an excellent walking city, and getting around by foot is the best way to familiarize yourself with neighborhoods and their (sometimes subtle) divisions. Of course, sometimes you’ll need to move more quickly or cover great distances, for which you’ve got subways, buses and cabs at your disposal. Click through each category (for example, "MTA Subways and Buses") for much more detail.

MTA Subways and Buses
 An OMNY card or a MetroCard (though that is being discontinued) gets you access to trains and buses that travel to nearly every corner of the City. All public transit buses are 
accessible to people with disabilities
, as well as portions of the subway system.

Taxis
 Cabs are a quick, convenient way to get around the five boroughs.

Cars
 Driving within the City? 
Google Maps
 can help you navigate all five boroughs.

Other
 Ferries, pedicabs, cruise ships, bicycles are all great ways to get around New York.

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