Best NYC Subway App
Mar 23, 2016, 4:12 am
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I use a combination of three - Google Maps for just general timing and routing, Apple Maps if I'm unfamiliar with where the station entrances and exits are (note: Embark was acquired by Apple and this is the fruit of their recent labor), and Exit Strategy, which not only shows where the station entrances and exits are (but are buried in the local maps section for each station) but where to stand on the platform for optimal exit. Exit Strategy also has the standard MTA map.
For weekend service changes I still use the downloadable PDF map at subwayweekender.wordpress.com because I find it much easier to understand than any of the alternatives.
For weekend service changes I still use the downloadable PDF map at subwayweekender.wordpress.com because I find it much easier to understand than any of the alternatives.
Mar 23, 2016, 10:51 am
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Also have a look at the previous suggestions here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...-stations.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...ggestions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...-stations.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...ggestions.html
Mar 23, 2016, 5:30 pm
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I always start out planning with Google or Apple maps, simply because the subway apps don't cover buses and you'd be surprised how many times taking the bus will save you time and walking. This is especially true going crosstown.
Google Maps is usually better with times/frequencies and IRROPS but the entrance/exit locations in Apple Maps is pretty critical if you're going somewhere new.
If I know I have to take the subway from one station to another, CityMapper works pretty well.
Google Maps is usually better with times/frequencies and IRROPS but the entrance/exit locations in Apple Maps is pretty critical if you're going somewhere new.
If I know I have to take the subway from one station to another, CityMapper works pretty well.
Mar 24, 2016, 11:58 am
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I use Google Maps for route planning, and Transit App for live bus/train times. Transit App is particularly nice IMO because it works in many, many cities around the world so you don't have to have a phone full of city-specific apps.
Mar 27, 2016, 12:42 am
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I use Google Maps for route planning, and Transit App for live bus/train times. Transit App is particularly nice IMO because it works in many, many cities around the world so you don't have to have a phone full of city-specific apps.
Google Maps, NYC Bus app and Exit Strategy are my go-to's (the last is unnecessary for tourists though).
Apr 1, 2016, 6:35 pm
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I use Google Maps for route planning, and Transit App for live bus/train times. Transit App is particularly nice IMO because it works in many, many cities around the world so you don't have to have a phone full of city-specific apps.
Apr 1, 2016, 8:54 pm
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The official BusTime app is great if you have a couple of "favorite" bus stops that you want to save for quick reference, but otherwise I find it takes way too many steps to get any useful information.
When I'm out and about my preferred bus app is BusBus NYC. The app opens directly into a simple map that shows all the buses in an area at once. It may be iOS only, though.
There are also some simple standalone apps that have the subway and bus maps. There's a subway map called KickMap Lite that I find easier to read than the official subway map.
When I'm out and about my preferred bus app is BusBus NYC. The app opens directly into a simple map that shows all the buses in an area at once. It may be iOS only, though.
There are also some simple standalone apps that have the subway and bus maps. There's a subway map called KickMap Lite that I find easier to read than the official subway map.
May 20, 2016, 6:52 am
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Do you guys know of any transit apps which show (with maybe the little blue handicap icon?) the stations that have elevators?
I went through MTA's list of accessible stations and plotted the Manhattan stations on my Google Map, but they've really cluttered my trip map.
I went through MTA's list of accessible stations and plotted the Manhattan stations on my Google Map, but they've really cluttered my trip map.
May 26, 2016, 8:50 am
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From a viewpoint of a non-NYCer who visits regularly, I often find the MTA's own Weekender app is useful for more than just weekend service diversions. The schematic map in the main home screen does indicate which stations are accessible, but when you tap on a station, you can also pull up neighborhood maps which shows the local streets and where the different entrances are to each station. The locations of elevators are marked, although not always the easiest to read on a phone (I wish you could zoom in closer sometimes).
http://web.mta.info/apps/weekenderApp.html
http://web.mta.info/apps/weekenderApp.html
Oct 23, 2016, 1:26 am
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From a viewpoint of a non-NYCer who visits regularly, I often find the MTA's own Weekender app is useful for more than just weekend service diversions. The schematic map in the main home screen does indicate which stations are accessible, but when you tap on a station, you can also pull up neighborhood maps which shows the local streets and where the different entrances are to each station. The locations of elevators are marked, although not always the easiest to read on a phone (I wish you could zoom in closer sometimes).
http://web.mta.info/apps/weekenderApp.html
http://web.mta.info/apps/weekenderApp.html
how do I go from the JFK airport to the Manhattan? Any affordable options?
Oct 24, 2016, 4:28 pm
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