New places can be intimidating for the best of us, especially when it comes to matters of transportation and commute. New York City is a fantastic and breathtaking place to visit but for somebody who is not used to that insane speed of life, the city can be more than just a little overwhelming. Use this guide to get prepared for the city and make the most of the subway and bus.

The New York City subway is a part of the public transit system and is governed by the New York City Transit Authority. It is hailed the world over as one of the most connected and expansive public transport systems across the globe. The subway system has 468 different stations so you can reach just about anywhere.

To get acquainted with the system we advise you to purchase the subway guide. This has all the routes, maps, directions, rates and stops specified. The maps that are presently in circulation are based on a 1979 blueprint, which is for the most part reliable, except when it comes to the Staten Island region.

The Bus is a great way of traveling in NYC. The fee is charged at $2.25. The bus stops at various points through the city, with most stops being built at the corners of cities. Newcomers to the city can use the Guide-A-Ride. This is a route map and bus schedule that is available in a box attached to the bus stop signs.

Subway and buses are the most common means of transportation in New York City. They are fairly cheap and can efficiently take you to your destinations at a reasonable amount of time. Each mode of transportation has its own pros and cons in terms of convenience and ease in travel. So for those of you who want a detailed comparison of both, then read on and get the details!

When it comes to speed of travel, subway trains are obviously faster than busses. This is because trains have their own routes and won't have to compete with all the other vehicles in the streets as busses do. Traffic is therefore not a problem in subway trains making your travel quick and hassle free.

Buses in New York City

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As for drop offs, buses are known to be more extensive compared to the subways. By far, the New York City bus system is the most extensive in the world, with more than 200 local routes and 30 express routes all over the city. There are three major terminal strategically located all throughout New York: in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

New York Transport at Wiki

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Payment mode in New York's city subway transit system and their bus systems are done through Metrocards. There are the single ride tickets that can be used once per travel and the pay per ride tickets that has a certain value where commuters can use for multiple rides. There are also unlimited cards that allow commuters to ride as often as they want in a certain time period.

Metrocard of New York City

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The down part about Metrocards and busses is that they are only available in the city's train stations and other merchant stores but none in busses which makes it inconvenient for most bus travelers in the city.

Metrocard Info from About.com

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