Horse standing up the rainy weather of Yorkshire Dales, England

Stony architecture of Yorkshire Dales, England

Farmer pasturing sheep in Yorkshire Dales, England

Night illumination of the Muker Church, Yorkshire, England

Tea-seller waiting for tourists on a rainy day in Yorkshire Dales, England

The Sportsman’s Inn in Dent, North Yorkshire

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Ruins of Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, England

Stone house in Yorkshire Dales, England

Stables in Middleham, North Yorkshire, England

Little town of Middleham, North Yorkshire, England

Stone walls winding through the hills of Yorkshire Dales, England

Stone barns in the hills above Muker village, Yorkshire Dales, England

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Evening in the Yorkshire Dales, England

‘Gate to Yorkshire Dales’, England

Landscape of Yorkshire Dales, England

Stone barns in the hills above Muker village, Yorkshire Dales, England

Stone barns in the hills above Muker village, Yorkshire Dales, England

New York City Airport

New York has three main airports through which millions of people pass each year. If you have questions about travel into and out of New York City, call (800) A-I-R-R-I-D-E during normal business hours.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK, in Queens (at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway), primarily handles international flights.

Getting to JFK
General Info: 718-244-4444
Parking Info: 718-244-4168

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

LaGuardia, also in Queens (on the Grand Central Parkway), mainly handles domestic flights. If you’re flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you’ll come through here. Particular exceptions include Continental Airlines.

Getting to LaGuardia
General Info: 718-533-3400
Parking Info: 718-533-3850

Newark International Airport (EWR)

Newark, in Newark, New Jersey, handles both domestic and international flights. It’s a bit further from the city than the other two airports, but it is generally less crowded and has more modern facilities.

Getting to Newark
General Info: 973-961-6000
Parking Info: 888-397-4636

New York City Bus System>

The New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) operates the world’s largest fleet of buses — 4,373 public buses — serving over 666 million people per year. The bus system services routes not served by the subway system such as crosstown (East-West) routes and outlying areas.

In general, buses stop every 2 blocks making them agonizingly slow, but for those who have the time to spend it can also double as a scenic tour of the city. MTA buses also serve as the main mode of transportation for K-12 students travelling to and from school. From 8-9am and 2-3pm, expect heavy amounts of school children/teens in certain areas.
The bus authority can be reached at (718) 330-1234; also, the MTA has a great webpage with tons of information. If you are new to New York, you may want to read our guide to riding buses safely in New York. For buses in and out of the city, see the bus terminals and stations in our guide to The Port Authority.

Fares

Exact fare of $2.00 is required, payable using either coins or a subway token. Transfers to connecting buses are free, and are usually time stamped to the closest hour. Mag-stripe MetroCards are also available.

Metrocards can be bought on a pay-per-ride basis or an unlimited ride basis at almost all subway stations. With pay-per-ride, you get 11 rides for the price of ten and you can add more money to your card if need be. With unlimited ride Metrocards, you can get a 7 day card for $17 and a 30 day card for $63.

Children under 44″ tall ride for free; senior citizens and disabled people ride for a reduced fare.

NYC Subway System

The New York City subway system is one of the most efficient people transports in the entire world. The hot and dingy subway system of the 1970’s has been completely renovated into a safe, convenient and comfortable mode of transportation between nearly all areas of New York City. Over 4.3 million people ride the subway system every day; over 1 billion people go through the turnstiles per year! While minor theft and homelessness still abound, the subway is a much better place than was predicted back in the financially troubled days of the city.

Fares

The primary method of fare payment is the Metrocard. All subway stations and busses are now Metrocard capable. Tokens are also available, and cost $2.00 each.

Metrocards can be bought on a pay-per-ride basis ($2.00 per ride) or an unlimited ride basis. With pay-per-ride, you get 11 rides for the price of ten and you can add more money to your card if need be. With unlimited ride Metrocards, you can get a 30 day card, a 7 day card, or a 1 day Fun Pass.

Children under 44″ tall ride for free; senior citizens and disabled people ride for a reduced fare.

NYC Taxi Cabs

Hailing a Cab

The act of flagging down a cab is called “hailing”; there’s not much to it, just stick out your arm and pretend you’re the Statue of Libery. When the numbers on the roof of the cab are lit, it is available. Yellow Medallion cabs are the only ones authorized to pick up hails. Avoid “gypsy” cabs at all costs. These are regular cars that will take you from place to place; they usually cost more than cabs and aren’t as well regulated (or as safe).
Taxi cabs are required to take you to your destination inside the metropolitan area. Record the ID number from any cabs that you have problems with and report them to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (The TLC)

Taxi Fares

Cabs are cash only and it’s a good idea to have small bills because the cabbies can’t usually break anything higher than $20. While cabs are relatively expensive for a single person, they can actually be a bargain with 3 or more riders. The rates for taxicabs are as follows (last updated 2007-07):

Initial fare.............$2.50
Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.40
Each 1 minute idle.......$0.40
Peak surcharge...........$1.00 (after 4pm until 8pm Mon-Fri)
Night surcharge..........$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)
Tolls....................$extra
Additional riders........FREE

Pay only what’s on the meter, plus a 15-20 percent gratuity. There are additional charges for crossings outside the metropolitan area and New Jersey. Passengers are required to pay one way. If you are going to airports, there are set fees plus toll and tip. See our airport pages for more specific information on how to get to and from the airports.
Officially, taxicabs can take on only four riders — 3 in the backseat, 1 in the front seat. Occasionally, the wider cabs will be willing to take 5 people, but they will usually ask the fifth person to duck down below the sight of the authorities. The famous large “Checker” cabs are pretty much a relic of the past, although you can still see some servicing the town at limousine service rates.