Taking the bus to New York City has never been cheaper or easier. Gone are the days buses running to and from Chinatown were your only option. Instead, try Megabus or BoltBush, both of which offer complimentary wireless Internet on-board. Fares are competitive and it's possible to find one-way tickets for as low as $1. Weekends and peak times result in higher ticket prices but taking the bus is still the most economical way to enter New York.
Trains service New York City from many major transport hubs. Amtrak's Acela Express services the Eastern seaboard from Washington to Boston, with a stop at New York's Penn Station in the middle. The Express service includes at-seat electrical outlets, wireless Internet and fewer stops than the traditional Amtrak service. Via Acela Express, the trip from Boston to New York takes 3.5 hours; from Washington to New York, two hours and 45 minutes.
New York has three main airports: LaGuardia, Newark International and John F. Kennedy International. Most domestic flights arrive at LaGuardia, from which an express bus makes trips to and from the city for a cash fee. The majority of international flights arrive at JFK but be aware that cabs going from the airport to Manhattan charge a flat fare that does not include tolls or tips. Many budget airlines now offer off-peak tickets, especially to customers flying from another regional airport.
