Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

nycgo.com 45 $52.50 rate, excluding tolls and tip. Cost going to JFK is based on a regular metered rate. The ride takes 50–60 minutes. For LaGuardia Airport: cost between LaGuardia andMidtown Manhattan is based on a metered rate, averaging $25–$45 eachway, excluding tolls and tip. LaGuardia ride takes 30–45 minutes. For Newark Airport: NewYork City’s yellow taxi fleet is permitted to drive passengers to Newark Airport ($60–$75, excluding tolls and $17.50 surcharge), but only New Jersey taxis (Newark Taxi Commission, 973 733 8912) are permit- ted to bring passengers fromNewark to NewYork City ($50–$70, excluding tolls and $5 surcharge). The ride takes 30–60minutes. If calling regarding lost articles in any NYC or NJ taxicab, or to offer comments or complaints, give taxi IDnumber (printed on receipt or dashboard). All taxis accept cash and credit cards. call311,outside NYC:212NEWYORK(6399675),fax212 6761101 |40RectorSt.,NYC10006 Wings Air Helicopters wingsair .net/helicopter-charter-new-york -airports  Provider of safe and con- venient private charter helicopter transportation between the City and area airports since 2002. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. Virtuoso Preferred Partner. 914 202 3440, 866 445 5434 | available at NYC airports and heliports  By Bus Go Buses gobusesny.com  Daily bus service between New York City and Providence, Boston, Virginia and Washington, DC. 212 445 7590 | 1430 Broadway, ste. 507, NYC 10018 NJ Transit Bus Operations njtransit .com  Frequent bus service through- out New Jersey into the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. Operates daily. Additional service during football season plus major concerts and events. 973 275 5555, fax 973 491 4002 | 1 Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105  Port Authority Bus Terminal panynj .info/bus-terminals/port-authority -bus-terminal.html  The nation’s largest bus terminal is composed of two multilevel terminal wings. Provides connecting bus service to virtually any point in the continental United States. Special options for the hearing impaired. 212 564 8484, 212 502 2200 | 625 Eighth Ave. (40th–42nd Sts.), NYC 10018  Tripper Bus tripperbus.com  Daily upscale bus service between NYC and Bethesda, MD/Arlington, VA. Tickets $1–$25. Free WiFi, power outlets. Frequent rider program. Charters available. Groups welcome. 877 826 3874 | pick-up spot: 151 W. 34th St. (Seventh Ave.–Broadway), Manhattan Vamoosebus vamoosebus.com Daily commuter bus between Washington DC area (Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; Lorton, VA) and New York City. Vamoose Gold Bus offers roomier business-class service. Reservations required—online. 212 695 6766 | bus stop: corner of W. 30th St. and Seventh Ave., office: 360 Seventh Ave., 3rd fl., NYC 10001  By Ferry NYWaterway nywaterway.com/ commuters.aspx  These ferries are a top way to travel between ten New Jersey locations andMidtown and DowntownManhattan. Frequent service, with a scenic view. 800 533 3779 | mail: 4800 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086  SeaStreak seastreak.com Commuter fast-ferry service from Monmouth County, NJ, or Rockaway Beach, Queens to Pier 11 (South–Wall Sts.) and east 35th St. inManhattan. Weekday and weekend departures. 800 262 8743 | 2 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Staten Island Ferry See Getting Around the City. By Rail Amtrak amtrak.com/home.html Offers passenger rail services between over 500 U.S. destinations. 800 872 7245 | Penn Station (Seventh– Eighth Aves., 31st–33rd Sts.), NYC 10001  Grand Central Terminal grandcentral terminal.com  Train terminal for many Metro-North Railroad routes (Hudson Line, Harlem Line, New Haven Line and more). Open daily. 42nd St. and Park Ave. (Lexington– Vanderbilt Aves.), NYC 10017  See Ad Index on pg. 236. Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) mta.info /lirr  Trains fromPenn Station (in Manhattan) or Flatbush Avenue Terminal (in Brooklyn) to 122 com- munities in Queens and Long Island. Getaways and packages, Belmont Park Race Track, Citi Field, the Hamptons and Fire Island. schedules/ fares: 718 217 5477, TDD: 718 558 3022 146-01ArcherAve.,Queens11435 