2024

METROCARD

Getting around by metro
5/5
4 reviews

This is the most advantageous way to travel. It is a) card loaded in credits that is inserted into a slot before pushing a. They are purchased at machines and vending machines of the station (tickets, credit cards and coins are accepted) but also in stations, kiosks, pharmacies, visitors Centers, etc. The price of the journey is automatically debited every time you drag your card into the drive to take the subway or bus. You can enjoy a free connection for 2 hours, bus, bus or bus bus. When you transfer it will display the formula "X iron. OK ". Be smart, avoid the endless rush queues of rush hours (peak hours) by morning. When you have exhausted your travel credit, you need to buy a new card, you can reload it to vending machines. Several formules formulas are proposed, make your calculation at the beginning of your stay in order to travel in Big Apple at the best price.

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 New York
2024

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (MTA)

Getting around by metro
4/5
4 reviews

The website of the New York public transit company will give you all the information you are looking for on tariffs, lines, plans, and numerous works on the lines etc. To consult also, the page www.web.mta.info/weekender.html which lists all the subway lines affected by works or changes at weekends (and there are many).

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 New York
2024

NEWPORT HARBOR SHUTTLE

Public transport

The shuttle boat makes the tour of Newport harbour in 55 minutes. It makes 7 stops at Perrotti Park, Bowen's Wharf, Ann Street Pier, International Yacht Resoration School (IYRS), Admiral's dock, Fort Adams and Goat Island. It operates only during the warmer weather from mid-May to mid-October and offers hourly departures from Perrotti Park. The shuttle takes almost an hour to complete the loop. It's a convenient and unusual way to get around Newport, since you can get on and off at will all day long.

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 Newport
2024

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.

Public transport

Although the city can be easily visited on foot, there are buses and trams that criss-cross the city from Kennedy Plaza, the nerve centre of Providence. They are operated by the city's public transport system, Rhode Island Public Transportation (RIPTA). Providence has no subway lines. While taking the bus is not dangerous, it is important to be vigilant as buses are not always well frequented.

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 Providence
2024

CITI BIKE

Getting around by bike

Inaugurated in May 2013, Citi Bike is an economical alternative to bicycle rental. With almost 1,500 stations and 25,000 bikes (including some 4,000 electric bikes) dotted around the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn, you won't struggle to find Citi Bike during your stay. The fact that they can be dropped off at any Citi Bike kiosk in the city makes them particularly convenient. New Yorkers may have been slow to adopt them, but many of them are now getting around by Citi Bike!

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 New York
2024

BIKE RENTAL CENTRAL PARK

Getting around by bike

The perfect place to rent a bike for a ride in Central Park. You'll only have to cross a few blocks in heavy traffic before strolling down the paths of New York's green lung. Note that you will save a lot of money by booking your bike in advance on the Internet.

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 New York
2024

BLUEBIKES

Getting around by bike

Boston has set up its own bike-sharing network. There are some 400 stations and over 4,000 bikes in circulation throughout the city, particularly in the downtown area. Picking up a pass is simple. Simply locate the nearest Blue Bikes station, follow the instructions on the terminal and pay by credit card. A map of the stations is available on the website. A practical and inexpensive way to discover the city and cover short distances.

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 Boston
2024

MARTHA'S BIKE RENTALS

Getting around by bike

On sunny days, cycling can be an excellent way to discover the island. You can explore at your own pace and avoid the traffic jams that have unfortunately become commonplace during the high season. This bike rental company is located 30 meters from the ferry terminal on Water Street. Several types of bike are available for hire: road, hybrid, all-terrain, electric-assist, children's, and more. Conveniently, they can also deliver your bike wherever you are on the island. Just give them a call!

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 Vineyard Haven
2024

THE WAVE

Public transport buses and coaches

It's the island's bus system. Buses leave every day of the week from 7am to 11.30am. They serve Madaket, Miacomet, Siasconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches (the last 2 being served from mid-June to early September every day from 10am to 6pm). Stops are in Washington and Salem Streets, one block from Main Street. For Madaket and Jetties Beaches, the stop is on Broad Street, at the Peter Foulger Museum. The buses, which previously ran only during the high season, now operate year-round.

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 Nantucket
2024

MARTHA’S VINEYARD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Public transport buses and coaches

Martha's Vineyard has retained a very appreciable wild side, and this is precisely one of the reasons for its great popularity. But it also means that the means of transport on the island are limited! Many visitors choose to come by car (hence the traffic jams during the summer), but if this is not your case, you should know that a bus service serves each of the 6 villages on the island. Tickets can be purchased on the bus and at the Steamship Authority ticket offices.

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 Vineyard Haven
2024

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – MBTA

Getting around by metro

MTBA is Boston's transportation network (subway, bus, streetcar and commuter rail). Boston's subway serves the entire city, as well as its suburbs (including Cambridge and Brookline). There are five main lines (blue, orange, green, grey and red) that branch off in several directions, signified by letters. To get your bearings, know that Outbound (under the station name) means you are leaving the city, Inbound means you are entering the city.

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 Boston
2024

ISLAND EXPLORER

Public transport buses and coaches

Visitors without a vehicle can count on Island Explorer's free seasonal transportation service. The company operates bus routes in and around Acadia National Park. A very useful service. Bikes can even be hooked up to the buses. Island Explorer does not offer guided tours, and seating is not guaranteed. Buses don't operate on behalf of the national park; whether on foot, by bike, by car or by bus, you must pay park entrance fees and have a pass.

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 Bar Harbor
2024

CITI BIKE

Getting around by bike

These bikeshares are especially fun to ride on the quiet streets of Brooklyn. With nearly 750 stations and 1,000 bikes scattered throughout Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn, you'll have no trouble finding one during your stay. Citi Bikes are an economical alternative to bike rentals. The fact that you can drop them off at any Citi Bike kiosk makes them especially convenient. Note that there are more and more electric bikes at the kiosks (26 cents per minute surcharge).

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 New York
2024

REVEL

Public transport

After bikes, it's self-service scooters that are all the rage in New York! All electric, Revel's scooters were first launched in Brooklyn and Queens in 2018, before expanding to Manhattan and the Bronx in early 2021. Helmets are mandatory (you'll be asked for a selfie as proof!) and two helmets are provided with each rental. Note that scooters are not allowed on bike lanes or major bridges, and must not exceed 30 mph (about 50 km/h).

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 New York
2024

BUS PUBLICS MTA

Public transport buses and coaches
4/5
1 review
 New York