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Tourist Navigation Guide for New York

The City That Never Sleeps · New York's iconic 24-hour subway runs across all five boroughs and is the fastest way to move around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx at any hour of the day.

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18Transit Lines
36Key Stations
36Accessible Stops
18Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around New York

New York's iconic 24-hour subway runs across all five boroughs and is the fastest way to move around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx at any hour of the day.

Top tourist tip: Use an OMNY card or contactless bank card — tap on, tap off at any MTA subway turnstile or bus reader.

Best pass for tourists: OMNY contactless or 7-day MetroCard

Transit Lines in New York

New York has 18 public transit lines, including 18 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

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Key Stations in New York

Times Square-42 St
7 lines · Accessible ♿
Grand Central-42 St
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Penn Station-34 St
6 lines · Accessible ♿
Union Square-14 St
7 lines · Accessible ♿
Herald Square-34 St
7 lines · Accessible ♿
Columbus Circle-59 St
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Fulton Street
6 lines · Accessible ♿
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
3 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 28 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in New York

Central Park
Times Square
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in New York

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in New York

New York has 18 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.

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Metro & Subway

18 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Buses

Bus routes across New York — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in New York →

Where to Visit in New York

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, New York has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Central Park

AR walking directions via CityNav

Times Square

AR walking directions via CityNav

Statue of Liberty

AR walking directions via CityNav

Empire State Building

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Navigate New York with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring New York.

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Arriving in New York? Airport Guides

Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into New York — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.

✈️ John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)All transport options to central New York — compared
JFK to ManhattanJFK to Times SquareJFK to Midtown ManhattanJFK to Brooklyn

🛟 New York Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for New York — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.

Open New York Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

New York's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around New York

Does the New York City subway run 24 hours?

Yes — the NYC subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it one of the few metro systems in the world with true 24-hour service. Express services run less frequently overnight, but local trains maintain service throughout.

Can I use contactless payment on the NYC subway?

Yes — tap your contactless bank card or Apple/Google Pay at any turnstile using the OMNY system. OMNY also applies an automatic weekly fare cap: after 12 rides in a 7-day period, all remaining rides that week are free.

Does the NYC subway serve all five boroughs?

The subway covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx well. Staten Island has its own Staten Island Railway (not connected). JFK Airport is served by the A train and AirTrain; LaGuardia requires a bus connection from the subway.

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