Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

New York Transport

  • 06-04-2005 6:33pm
    #1
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Im think of going to New York at the end of May, and i'm just wondering what the public transport (Subway mainly) like there?

    Ill be traveling on my own also, is this advised?

    Thanks in advance :)


Comments

  • #2
    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    The subway is fine at any hour. Just be careful of what area you are travelling through.


  • #3
    Enii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,546 ✭✭✭Enii


    The subways is fine, just be alert all the time. The bad thing is you don't get to see any of the city. It is quicker than then bus but with the bus you get the sights. Don't get a taxi during Rush hour as you will be sitting in traffic. Get a taxi home if you are out on the lock.....


  • #4
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    Subway is fine, security has been tightened in recent years.

    Grab a weekly ticket and hop on/off wherever suits


  • #5
    idontknowmyname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 818 ✭✭✭idontknowmyname


    yeah i was using the subway a few months ago...grand not a bother....its handy


  • #6
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    I've been to NY a couple of times on my own. Felt safer there than in many places I've been to!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    RyanfromNJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭RyanfromNJ


    subway is the only way to travel in NYC... I live only about an hour from the city, and when I visit, I try to use the subway as much as possible.. unless u need to get to a specific place real quick, it's cheap, and a great way to meet people!!!


  • #8
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Thanks for the replies :)

    Can anyone recommend a good website guide for a first visit to New York??


  • #9
    b3t4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭b3t4


    Axel, also have a look at the New York Pass. www.newyorkpass.com I haven't used it as of yet but it's meant to be a good way to save money if you have intentions of sight seeing.

    A.


  • #10
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Thanks everyone :)

    Anyway, i've decided to go to Orlando instead :eek:

    One last question; Whats the story with Visa's into the US for a week? I read you need a "machine readable" pasport, which i have, but is this it??

    Thanks in advance


  • #11
    yeraulone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭yeraulone


    You'll have to also fill out a visa at the airport which you will be given as you enter US customs at Dublin airport, after you go through departures. Theres normally a girl there who will assist you if you have any questions.

    By the way - some of the US customs officers are nob heads - just giving you a warning.


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    daveirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,483 ✭✭✭✭daveirl


    This post has been deleted.


  • #13
    Dr. Loon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,522 ✭✭✭Dr. Loon


    yeraulone wrote:
    By the way - some of the US customs officers are nob heads - just giving you a warning.

    Change some to most and you're spot on. Almost everyone I've experienced has been a fúcking cúnt. Arrogant bástards they are.


Advertisement