Rank Your Methods of Transportation for Getting Around the City (home, transfer)

[ehanson]

For me:

Walking- fastest way to get around a neighborhood or anywhere less than 1-1.5 mile
Cabs (don't take them it too much as they're too expensive)
Bus (good for crosstown trips above 59th Street)
Subway (can't stand my 1 hour commute on the 5 train anymore and all the delays that come with it)

I would take a private car around Manhattan if I could afford it but for now they're only for airport trips.

[LizfromtheBronx]

Subway and bus are about tied...use these to get to/from work. Cabs are for when I am being lazy and don't feel like walking to the subway, or when I am going out. Walking is for around the neighborhood, and sometimes home from work on nice days.

[availableusername]

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[BearMM]

Originally Posted by ehanson

For me:

Walking- fastest way to get around a neighborhood or anywhere less than 1-1.5 mile
Cabs (don't take them it too much as they're too expensive)
Bus (good for crosstown trips above 59th Street)
Subway (can't stand my 1 hour commute on the 5 train anymore and all the delays that come with it)

I would take a private car around Manhattan if I could afford it but for now they're only for airport trips.

5 train is one of the best.

[ehanson]

Originally Posted by BearMM

5 train is one of the best.

I think it's slipping in the ratings due to over crowding. It's really bad during rush hour because it's the only line that goes along the east side.

Also, I have to travel to Phelam, in Westchester and realize I'm better off taking the Metro North to and from the city; I take MN when I can afford it. My trips on the 5 seem twice as long now that they cut out express service during the rush hour and weekend construction has me avoiding the 4,5,6 trains on Sat and Sun as I have to transfer two times just to get into Manhattan- and then when we finally reach 125th it goes local and there's a delay every other station.

I personally think the N, Q, R lines are some of the best but that's for another thread.

[ThroatGuzzler]

As a tourist, the subway was immaculate. Gets you anywhere you want to go.

[wordlife]

1. Subway/Walking - It goes hand in hand
2. Bus
3. Rickshaw (j/k)


Cabs will always be last on my list.

[Brooklyn's Finest]

I pretty much only walk and use the subway. I ride in my pops/friend's whip no and again though. Only take the bus when I have too. Very rarely I'll catch a cab. Never take Taxis.

[henry1]

i use the subway and walk alot in the city .. along with useing a car service to the airport when i need to get back and froth between the city and the airport ..

[Photography]

I use the subway combined with walking exclusively, and I don't take buses or cabs unless I have to.