Directions to new york city
The city that never sleeps! Here are the directions to get to New York City:
By Air
- Fly into one of New York City's three major airports:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - located in Queens, about 15 miles southeast of Manhattan
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - located in Queens, about 8 miles east of Manhattan
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) - located in Newark, New Jersey, about 16 miles west of Manhattan
- From the airport, you can take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to your destination in Manhattan. The ride should take around 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Alternatively, you can take public transportation:
- JFK: Take the AirTrain JFK to the E subway train, then transfer to the 2, 3, 4, or 5 train to get to Manhattan.
- LGA: Take the M60 Select Bus Service to the 125th Street subway station, then transfer to the 2, 3, 4, or 5 train to get to Manhattan.
- EWR: Take the Newark Liberty International Airport Express Bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.
By Train
- Take the Amtrak train to Penn Station in Manhattan:
- From the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.): Take the Acela Express or Northeast Regional train to Penn Station.
- From other parts of the country: Take the Amtrak train to Penn Station.
- From Penn Station, you can take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to your destination in Manhattan. The ride should take around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic.
By Bus
- Take the Greyhound bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan:
- From the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.): Take the Greyhound bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
- From other parts of the country: Take the Greyhound bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
- From the bus terminal, you can take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to your destination in Manhattan. The ride should take around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic.
By Car
- Take I-95 North from the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.):
- From I-95 North, take exit 16E for I-78 East towards New York City.
- Continue on I-78 East, then take exit 9A for I-95 North towards New York City.
- Take the exit for the Holland Tunnel, then follow signs for Manhattan.
- From other parts of the country, take the most direct route to I-95 North, then follow the above directions.
- Be aware that driving in Manhattan can be challenging, especially during rush hour. Consider using a GPS or mapping app to help navigate the city's streets.
By Ferry
- Take the Statue of Liberty Ferry or the Ellis Island Ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey:
- From the ferry, take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft to your destination in Manhattan. The ride should take around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Remember to plan your trip according to your schedule and preferences, and consider using public transportation or ride-sharing services to get around the city.