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About the course
What you'll learn
- How the NYC bus network complements the subway for crosstown Manhattan travel and which specific routes are most useful for visitors covering east-west distances
- How Select Bus Service (SBS) routes work and why the payment system is fundamentally different from regular buses — including the fine for not paying at the kiosk before boarding
- Why the Staten Island Ferry is free in both directions, how to time it for the best views of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan, and how to use it as a genuine sightseeing experience at zero cost
- What the NYC Ferry network covers, which routes offer the most spectacular waterfront views, and how the fare compares to the subway for the same journey
- How Citi Bike and e-scooters fit into the broader transport picture for short to medium distances and when they are genuinely faster than motorised alternatives
- When yellow cabs beat rideshare apps and vice versa — the specific situations where each option has a clear advantage
- How to use the bus and ferry networks to access neighbourhoods and experiences that are difficult or slow to reach by subway alone
- How night buses operate and when they are the most practical option for late-night travel across the city
Certification
Enrolment options
Buses, Ferries & Alternative Transport
Course modified date: 7 May 2026
- Teacher: New York Hints
- Enrolled students: There are no students enrolled in this course.
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- Level: All levels
- Length: 45 minutes
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
- Provider: New York Hints
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