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NYC has the largest transit network in North America. Most of it is bike accessible.
Only two systems require a permit: Metro North and the Long Island Railroad.
Getting the permit is a piece of cake: one permit is good on both railroads,
you can get them in person at their main city terminals or you can print out this
online application and mail it in.
The regional railroads provide a quick, cheap way to escape the city
for excellent rural rides and camping trips.
- NYC Subways
- Serves most of the city. No permit needed. Bikes allowed at all times,
just don't get in anyone's way.
A single subway ride costs $2.00. If you put $10 or more on a fare card
(we call it a "MetroCard") at one time, you get a 20% bonus.
A day passes (aka "FunPass") costs $7 and is good until 1:00 am,
so if you're going to take 5 or more trips, get one.
- NYC Buses
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- Metro North Railroad
- Serves points north of the city. The Port Jervis line follows NJ Transit's rules.
- Bike Regulations
- Permit Application
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Summer 2003 Bicycle Restrictions
(folding bikes are considered regular bikes)
| Days |
City Arrivals |
City Departures |
| Mornings: Mon - Fri |
5:00a - 10:00a |
7:00a - 9:00a |
| Evenings: Mon - Fri |
4:00p - 8:00p |
3:01p - 8:15p |
- July 3: Day before Independence Day (12:00p - 8:30p)
- Aug 29: Friday before Labor Day (12:00p - 8:30p)
- Maps
- Schedules
- Service Advisories
- Long Island Railroad
- Serves points east of the city.
- Bike Regulations
- Permit Application
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Summer 2003 Bicycle Restrictions
(folding bikes okay any time)
| Days |
City Arrivals |
City Departures |
| Mon - Thu |
6a - 10a |
3p - 8p |
| Fri |
6a - 10a |
3p - 8p
(Montauk Br: 3p - 9p) |
| Sat |
7a - 10a
(No Montauk Br!) |
4p - 6p
(No Montauk Br!) |
| Sun |
5p - 8p
(Montauk Br: 6p - 10p) |
10p - 12a |
- July 4: Independence Day
- Aug 29: Friday before Labor Day
- Sep 1: Labor Day
- Maps
- Schedules
- Service Advisories
- New Jersey Transit Trains
- Serve points west and south of the city.
- Bike Regulations
-
Summer 2003 Bicycle Restrictions
(Folding bikes okay any time. Atlantic City Line has no restrictions.)
No bikes on trains scheduled to depart your boarding station during...
| Days |
Inbound |
Outbound |
| Mon - Fri |
5:00a - 9:30a |
4:00p - 7:00p |
- July 4: Independence Day
- Aug 29: Friday before Labor Day
- Sep 1: Labor Day
- Maps
- Schedules
- Service Advisories
- New Jersey Transit Buses
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- PATH Trains
- Serve Newark, Hoboken and Jersey City in New Jersey.
- Private Bus Companies
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- Academy: 212-971-9054,
212-962-1122. Serves Jersey Shore. No charge, travels in luggage bay.
- Adirondack
/ Pine Hill Trailways: 800-858-8555. Serves the Adirondacks.
No fee, travels in luggage bay if space available, must be boxed
or bagged (supply your own) and cannot exceed 8" x 32"
x 60". No guarantee that a connecting carrier will accept it.
- Hampton Jitney:
800-936-0440. Serves the Hamptons on Long Island. $10 per bicycle,
travels in luggage bay.
- Olympia Trails: 212-964-6233. No fee, call for details.
- Short Line: 800-631-8405. Serves the Hudson River Valley. No fee.
Requires bikes to be in canvas bag or box.
- Sunrise Coach Lines:
516-477-1200. Serves the North Fork of Long Island. $10 per bike,
travels in luggage bay.
Bus info courtesy of
Transportation Alternatives.
- Ferries
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- Bridgeport - Port Jefferson Ferry
Bridgeport, CT -- Port Jefferson, NY.
Fare is $14.50. Bikes are free.
- Liberty Park Water Taxi
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ -- Manhattan.
Fare is $5. Bikes are free. Bikes allowed on all boats.
- NY Waterway
Various locations.
Fares vary ($3 - $5). $1 per bike. Bikes allowed on all boats.
- New York Fast Ferry
Highlands and Keyport NJ -- Manhattan.
Fare is $15. Bikes are free.
- SeaStreak
Monmouth County, NJ -- Manhattan.
Fares vary ($13 - $18 one way). $3 per bike each way.
Bikes are kept on the outside decks.
- Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island, NYC -- Manhattan.
Fare is free. Bikes are free. Bikes permitted on all boats.
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