How Safe is the Subway Really? (Lincoln, Scott: hotel, live, bus)

[DavieJ89]

In about a month or so, I'm planning to fly from Orlando to JFK and will spend one night in the city before taking Metro North into Connecticut

My actual plans are not set in stone yet, I have one friend who lives in the Fordham section of the Bronx who may or may not let me stay the night (haven't asked yet) or I may get a hotel room somewhere

I travel fairly light and I plan on just having my carry on bag, and I'll take the subway from the airport

I haven't been to NYC since I was 15 (9 yrs ago) & never rode the subway before but I've heard that it's not safe. Is that true?

[mrmondaynight]

It's not safe if you don't have street smarts

it's not safe if you waving that shiny new ipad/iphone all over the place

Use common sense and you'll be fine. As with any city, scum does come out at night...Try to blend in with everyone else.

[D. Scott]

Originally Posted by mrmondaynight

It's not safe if you don't have street smarts

it's not safe if you waving that shiny new ipad/iphone all over the place

Use common sense and you'll be fine. As with any city, scum does come out at night...Try to blend in with everyone else.

I agree. Everytime I see someone with a laptop out cringe. Know where you are going, look like you do, stay awake and alert.

[Bronxguyanese]

Originally Posted by D. Scott

I agree. Everytime I see someone with a laptop out cringe. Know where you are going, look like you do, stay awake and alert.

Relax if the strap hanger pulls out an hp ultrabook. If the rider pulls out a 2000 dollar macbook air than its safe to cringe.

[bilmin]

Originally Posted by DavieJ89

In about a month or so, I'm planning to fly from Orlando to JFK and will spend one night in the city before taking Metro North into Connecticut

My actual plans are not set in stone yet, I have one friend who lives in the Fordham section of the Bronx who may or may not let me stay the night (haven't asked yet) or I may get a hotel room somewhere

I travel fairly light and I plan on just having my carry on bag, and I'll take the subway from the airport

I haven't been to NYC since I was 15 (9 yrs ago) & never rode the subway before but I've heard that it's not safe. Is that true?

It depends on you--- what time would you be traveling and where and what kind of condition will you be in
if you are talking about 3am coming back from a night out of drinking with your friend going to the Bronx and acting like a jerk yes it could be a problem. My wife takes the subway at midnight from Lincoln Center to Brooklyn and has no problems at all except sometimes not being able to get a seat. So you see the answer is it depends.

[Chava61]

During the daylight it is usually safe. At night it depends on when and where you are traveling.

[Borninnycliveinnyc]

The subway is often safer than the street. Take a bus from JFK to the 7 train. It's a can of corn

[rgr555]

i never seen anyone use a laptop on the subway
tablets sometimes

just be street smart
be near a door if you feel uneasy and exit and get on another train if you think there might be "danger" or you just don't like someone there
aka if ghetto black kids come on just get on another train

[Zara Ray]

It was safe when I ride on it. Then again I don't do anything hasty or stupid.

[Catlover84]

The only times I've ever felt a little uneasy was coming back from a concert after-party at like 2-3am, dressed up and alone, waiting for the subway. But I'm not stupid enough to have ear buds in, or on my iphone. And in those situations I try to stand where other women are gathered, and then I get on the car with the conductor. But I highly doubt you'll be taking it that late at night and alone.