Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

48 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Transportation ($2.50 base and 50¢ NY State tax sur- charge), and prices increase based on an exact time-cost formula (assume prices are higher during peak rush hour traffic). During non-rush hour traffic, average taxi fares increase about $5 every 20 blocks. All taxis accept cash and credit cards. If calling regarding lost articles in the cab, or to offer comments or complaints, give taxi IDnumber (printed on receipt or dashboard). call311,outsideNYC:212 NEWYORK(6399675),fax2126761101 40RectorSt.,NYC10006 Inter-Borough Ferries New York Water Taxi nywatertaxi .com  NYC’s favorite hop-on, hop- off sightseeing ferry, with 4 stops along the NY waterfront to explore Manhattan and Brooklyn. 212 742 1969 | Pier 83, 42nd St. & Twelfth Ave., NYC 10036  NYC Ferry ferry.nyc  This transpor- tation system along the waters of New York City provides an affordable way to travel between waterfront communities. landings along the East River in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens; mail: 110Wall St., NYC 10005  Staten Island Ferry siferry.com Views of Lower Manhattan skyline, harbor and Statue of Liberty en route betweenManhattan and Staten Island. Daily. Free. call 311, outside NYC: 212 NEWYORK (639 9675) | 1 Whitehall St. (South St.), Manhattan– St. George Ferry Terminal, 1 Ferry Terminal Dr.(RichmondTerr.),Staten Island  Statue Cruises statuecruises.com Provides scheduled ferry transpor- tation to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Tickets at Castle Clinton Monument in Battery Park, or reserve or print out online in advance. Departs from Battery Park. 877 523 9849 | Battery Park/Ferry Slip, Manhattan  See Ad Index on pg. 236. Bike Shares Also refer to “Bicycle Tours & Rentals” in the Sightseeing & Tours section of this guide. Shuttle Bus Downtown Connection downtownny .com/gettingaround  Free shuttle bus service around Lower Manhat- tan. FromChambers Street near Battery Park City to South Street Seaport with dozens of stops in between. 212 566 6700 | 120 Broadway, ste. 3340, NYC 10271  Tramway The Tram rioc.ny.gov/tram transportation.htm  The only com- muter cable car in North America glides over the East River with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Fare $2.75. 212 832 4540 | Connects Manhattan (60th St. and Second Ave.) and Roosevelt Island Limousines & Vans Blacklane blacklane.com/en/cities -new-york  Easily book chauffeured rides from one hour in advance to months ahead using the website or apps. All-inclusive rates cover taxes, fees, tolls, gratuities. 415 429 1027  Carmel Car & Limo Service carmel limo.com  Inexpensive, popular car service offers safe, convenient, reliable door-to-door transportation, specializing in airport service and out-of-town trips for over 35 years. Multilingual. 212 666 6666, 866 666 6666 | 2642 Broadway, 3rd fl., NYC 10025  See Ad Index on pg. 236. See coupons in back of book. Leros Point to Point leroslimo.com Global ground transportation company specializing in airport transfers and shuttle services. Vehicles range from sedans to motorcoaches. Provides tours of New York City and State. 914 747 2300, 800 825 3767  Luxury Van and Bus luxurytrans.us Luxury transportation company with modern luxury fleet in pristine condition, including luxury sedans, SUVs, limos, Mercedes Benz Sprinters, Grech mini coach buses, Setra coach buses. 718 500 0082, 833 382 6287 | 87-83 139th St., Jamaica, Queens 11435 