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bif

(22,721 posts) Tue Apr 2, 2019, 08:44 AM Apr 2019

Looking for tips on getting around NYC

We're spending the weekend there and haven't been in many years. What's the easiest and cheapest way to get around the city? We'll mainly be in Manhattan, but will be seeing the Freda show in Brooklyn. Lyft? Weekend subway pass? Cabs?

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Looking for tips on getting around NYC (Original Post) bif Apr 2019 OP

Subway works and will save you a lot of $ mobeau69 Apr 2019 #1

Subway is probably the fastest/cheapest and it goes everywhere, but if money isn't an smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #2

+1 for the subway! ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #3

Too bad you're only going to be there two days jmowreader Apr 2019 #4

mobeau69

(11,145 posts)

1. Subway works and will save you a lot of $

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Tue Apr 2, 2019, 08:51 AM

Apr 2019

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

2. Subway is probably the fastest/cheapest and it goes everywhere, but if money isn't an

Reply to bif (Original post)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 01:14 PM

Apr 2019

issue and you have the time, I would suggest Uber or Lyft, that way you get to see more of the city and it's just a lot more pleasant than the subway. I would especially take an Uber or Lyft later in the evening when the traffic isn't as bad.

If a free cab is available, I would flag that. Quicker than waiting for an Uber.

Depending upon how far you have to go, walking is definitely the best way to get around. I loved to just walk around NYC. There are so many great little surprises everywhere. One of my favorite parts of traveling is just exploring streets and neighborhoods.

Hope you have a great time!

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)

3. +1 for the subway!

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Tue Apr 2, 2019, 01:22 PM

Apr 2019

And wear some really good walking shoes with a lot of support! It's surprising how much walking you do in NY even when you take the subway everywhere.

jmowreader

(50,560 posts)

4. Too bad you're only going to be there two days

Reply to bif (Original post)

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 09:57 PM

Apr 2019

http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm

A subway ride is $2.75. If you can manage more than 13 rides in the two days you'll be there, the $32 7-day unlimited MetroCard may be your best bet.

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