How to Get Around New York on a Bus

Using the MTA Trip Planner to Plan a Bus Trip

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  Access the MTA website (see Resources).

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  Enter the trip information into the form. Under "From," enter the address from which you will depart. under "To," enter the destination address. The trip planner will find the nearest bus stop, so there is no need to specify a bus stop for either address. Enter a time and make sure to check whether it is an arrival time or a departure time.

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  Click "Go."

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  Write down the information that the Trip Planner generates.

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  Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to the time listed.

Using Route Maps to Navigate New York City Maps

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  Access the MTA Maps Web page (see Resources).

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  Click the link for the appropriate map based on location or commuter type.

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  Print the map. Click "File," "Print."

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  The map displays the routes of the buses. To determine the times that the bus will stop at each stop along the way, go to the stop and see the schedule, or use the Trip Planner to schedule a trip.