Great Public Transit Rides—2023

Great Public Transit Rides—2023
The Staten Island Ferry. Dreamstime
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No matter which big U.S. cities you might visit, you'll find plenty of local sightseeing tours. But you don’t have to pay top dollar for a private tour. In many cities, public transit trips serve spectacular routes at inexpensive transit fares, offering flexible schedules and avoiding extended stops at schlocky souvenir shops. Here are three favorite public trips in the United States that should be on your “must” list whenever you visit the region. I update this list every few years to show current service levels and fares.

In most cases, COVID disruptions have been discontinued, and in all listed cases, the minimum age for senior fares is 65.

Boat Trip: Staten Island Ferry

No matter how many times I update this list, I can’t imagine that any other public transit ride will ever upstage New York’s Staten Island Ferry as the unquestioned “best deal” national champ for spectacular public transit rides: It showcases the iconic lower Manhattan skyline and harbor views that include the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and it runs 24/7/365, every 15 to 20 minutes during commute rush hours and every 30 minutes off-peak and on weekends. And it’s free!
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