10 Types of NYC Public Transportation | How to get around New York City

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What are your transportation options in New York? Although driving in NYC is not the norm, there are many other forms of getting around. In this video, we are going to discuss 10 types of NYC public transportation and how to get around New York City... from taking the subway and tips on walking to using the ferry, bus, pedicabs, and more. If you are traveling to New York, this is a must-see video to give you a good intro and run down on how to get around New York to ease being a tourist.
00:00 Intro
01:35 Walking in New York City
03:31 New York Subway
05:23 New York Buses
06:43 New York Ferry
08:18 New York City Yellow Taxi Cab
09:29 Share Rides (Lyft / Uber)
10:33 Citibike
11:20 Revel Moped Rentals
11:57 New York Horse Carriages and Pedicabs
12:49 Roosevelt Island Tram
13:27 Outro
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CREDITS
Car wheel running: Kelly Lacy, Pexels
Person driving car: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels
People walking on NYC sidewalk: Olam Musicali, Pexels
Solo person walking in sneakers: Cottonbro, Pexels
Grand Central Station: Martin Portas, Pexels
Staten Island Ferry: CityXcape, Pexels
Uber Lyft picture 1: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com
Uber Lyft picture 2: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com
Double decker hop on / hop off tour bus in Times Square: Alan Budman / Shutterstock.com
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[@UMAmherst1]

Another highly informative, very useful video from Urban Caffeine. The NYC Tourist/Travel Bureau should bring you on staff as a content provider. Thanks for all your excellent episodes-great narration with superb graphics.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@srfurley]

Buses are a much underrated form of transport. 14:20

[@richt.4900]

So informative for the NYC tourist, thanks Thea. 👌🏻🤗😉

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! I thought it would be a good video to send to anyone visiting.

[@dolemite401]

Good work as always. I would also include in the discussion how some of these forms of transportation change during inclement weather. For example for walking I also invest in a good pair of boots for walking in rain, snow, or slush.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks for sharing! Coincidentally, I'm doing a cold weather video soon. It's starting to get cold! ❄️

[@natetrajano1024]

Awesome video once again. thanks!

[@georgepolasky9809]

Thank you, Thea once again. I fully enjoyed this video along with all of your others. Your knowledge is stunning. You did leave out my personal favorite method of NYC transportation - the PATH TUBES. Undoubtedly you are including the Tubes in the category of subway. Great job, as always. George

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! I'm hoping to make a video on the Jersey trains at some point.

[@christinachristofi7313]

Great informative video Thea thank you for putting in the time to present the required information in a clear concise way.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You're welcome! Hoping to share this with everyone I know visiting or moving to New York.

[@erikvlim]

Thank you for sharing, I do zoom classes for adults with disabilities and your videos are very helpful. Thank you again!

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

great summary Thea!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! 😃

[@CjLegend]

how is the video not more viewed. Very informative and well thought, these videos actually teach me something

[@nlbhaduri]

Station galore

[@vincejm]

Great video, which I think will get a lot of views, as it's highly informative for visitors. Good to hear that you will be doing a Staten Island video in the future.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you very much! Yes, I think it's important to know the Staten Island Ferry. It's a great little hack to see the Statue of Liberty.

[@dolemite401]

Staten Island is often overlooked. The botanical gardens and Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art are great stops on Staten Island.

[@markuspietila1728]

Should be special thanks - button under the video. Very helpful with additional links below the video !

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks so much! Feel free to share with someone who might find this video useful. 😊

[@jennyhunt]

I appreciate the info about potential frustrations with Lyft and Uber. Cheers

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Cheers!

[@Ronaldofan2008]

Sorry I missed the video but I like the video I was in school

[@meltingtomato]

Station Galore 😉

[@gastonrodriguez9766]

Great video as always! Quick one, sharing a single metrocard with an amount (not unlimited), can it be used for the free transfer from Bus to subway for the whole party? Thanks a lot!

[@jamesstpatrick8493]

Revel is good just be careful on parking any tickets within 24hrs is your responsibility

[@nickwood1062]

Just came back from a 4 day nyc trip. Needless to say, we walked 6 miles a day, and my feet were not used to it. I'm still recovering lol

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Lol. Sounds like you had an authentic NYC experience! 😅

[@ninja_tony]

Man, I just moved here recently, and I THOUGHT I was active before lol. But no, once you hit the NYC streets, your feet will never be the same. It’s a full time workout, 7 days a week!

[@MrQuilacio]

Nyc Ferry To Statue of Liberty

[@chuck1728]

"Meh". Hmmm Obviously you have found your home. I kind of understand. Love this vid. Thx!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks for watching!

[@hapsaridiana.4551]

im so thankfull of your informative videos. Next Month i'll like to try a single tourist in NYC. Hopefully im good and not lost in the big city like New York 😂

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! 😊 If you ever get lost, don't hesitate to ask people for help. People do it all the time. Have a great trip!

[@ninja_tony]

@@UrbanCaffeine definitely! If anyone else sees this, don’t believe the myths, most New Yorkers are happy to give directions or take some time to explain how to get where you’re going. So don’t ever feel shy or afraid to ask!

[@peps3069]

Can you make a video specifically for tourists

[@UrbanCaffeine]

What kind of videos are you looking for?

[@ArtStoneUS]

Do the black limousines still exist or have they been replaced by Uber/Lyft?

[@hectorhardy4100]

liketrain

[@anshumansikka7045]

Is it safe to live in the bronx, if yes than what areas are safer. How to transport in the bronx

[@wilmars9146]

No where in New York City is " safe " .

[@wilmars9146]

Non New Yorkers trying to tell other out of towners about NYC is halarius 😅😅😂😂😂

[@jackreichman1603]

The transportation in London is a lot better

[@wilmars9146]

Why are you so Manhattan centric ? And the subway goes very deep into Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens where the vast majority of New York City residents live. And the term " outer boroughs " is an insult to New Yorkers so why do you continue using it ? Manhattan as big as it is , is a small part of the entire City of New York.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Hey there. This video was published well over a year ago. It was meant for tourist unfamiliar with public transit in New York that's why it's Manhattan centric. I didn't know that outer borough was insulting to some. I've talked to people born and raised in QNS and BK and they didn't think anything of it. Sorry if that offends you.

[@wilmars9146]

​@@UrbanCaffeineYes most New Yorkers detest that term. It's very Manhattan elitist.

[@rizwanali649]

London is a century ahead of New York City. Living in London my whole 44 years of life. I have seen the investment that is put into the system. Billions are poured into the London underground by TFL Transport for London. But New York City, has been neglected for generations. The image of New York's train's is very tatty. New York city's mayor's and governors greed has led to the downfall of the city's transport system. When traveling in New York, it feels as if they are stuck in a time frame from the past. Very very sad

[@wilmars9146]

So stay your lame *ss in London emma effa.