FreeinNYC.net - Your guide to all things free in NYC » TRANSPORTATION http://www.freeinnyc.net "A penny saved is a penny earned." - Benjamin Franklin Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:10:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Bridges and Tunnels http://www.freeinnyc.net/bridgesandtunnels http://www.freeinnyc.net/bridgesandtunnels#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:17:14 +0000 admin http://www.freeinnyc.net/wordpress/756 The free bridges and tunnels of NYC: 59th Street Bridge/Queensborough Bridge – free both directions, Astoria to 59th St NYC Bayonne Bridge- free Northbound from Staten Island to NJ Brooklyn Bridge- free both directions, Brooklyn and LES NYC Goethals Bridge- free Westbound from Staten Island to NJ Holland Tunnel- free Westbound from SOHO NYC to NJ Lincoln Tunnel- free Westbound from [...]]]>

The free bridges and tunnels of NYC:

  • 59th Street Bridge/Queensborough Bridge – free both directions, Astoria to 59th St NYC
  • Bayonne Bridge- free Northbound from Staten Island to NJ
  • Brooklyn Bridge- free both directions, Brooklyn and LES NYC
  • Goethals Bridge- free Westbound from Staten Island to NJ
  • Holland Tunnel- free Westbound from SOHO NYC to NJ
  • Lincoln Tunnel- free Westbound from Midtown NYC to NJ
  • Manhattan Bridge- free both directions, Brooklyn to Canal St NYC
  • Outerbridge Crossing- free Westbound from Staten Island to NJ
  • Third Avenue Bridge- free both directions, Harlem NYC to the Bronx
  • Verrazano-Narrows Bridge- free Eastbound from Staten Island to Brooklyn
  • Williamsburg Bridge- free both directions, LES NYC and Brooklyn
  • Willis Avenue Bridge- free both directions, Harlem NYC to the Bronx
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Get out of the city and go on a vacation! Okay it’s not free but it’s cheap.

  • You can drive someone else’s car cross country- first tank of gas is free and other perks depend on the car’s owner. See Auto Driveaway’s website for more details and to sign up.
  • Bolt Bus offers fares to Philladelphia, Boston, or DC sometimes as low as $1. Every bus has at least one $1 ticket. Keep searching until you see one! Also has free wifi.
  • Apex Bus will take you to most eastern coast cities for $20-35 one way with free wifi!
  • Sunshine Boston will take you to Mohegan Sun Casino for $12-17 for the bus ticket fee AND a bonus of $30 towards their bets and a $15 dining certificate.
  • Chinatown-Bus, NYDC Express, Premium Bus, New Century Travel, and AA Bus will take you to DC for $20 one way/$35 round-trip and Philadelphia for $15/$20.
  • Fung Wah Bus and Boston Deluxe will get you to Boston for $15 one way.
  • Bus rides from Megabus are so cheap!! Rides out of Manhattan are as low as $5 to major Eastern coastal cities and upstate and we didn’t see any for more than $15 (even to DC).
  • Tiger Agency will transport you to Virgina Beach for $35 one way.
  • Today Bus will take you to Philly for $12 one way.
  • Tony Coach brings you to DC for $10 one way.
  • Washington Deluxe will take you to DC for $21 one way/40 round trip with free wifi!
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The Staten Island Ferry runs every half hour from Staten Island to the southern tip of Manhattan and takes about 25 minutes. From the ferry deck you can enjoy views of The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the bridges of Lower Manhattan, and clear views of the buildings Downtown.

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This organization offers women, transgender, and gender queer individuals a free, safe, late night ride home in 35 NYC neighborhoods. To call for a ride, the dispatch number is (718) 964-7781.

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Free water taxi to Red Hook (thanks IKEA!). Technically it’s for Ikea customers but you don’t have to buy anything or even go in the store to enjoy the free ride across the river.

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The New York City Foundation for Senior Citizens offers free transportation for senior citizens. Five vans are available to take seniors to and from medical appointments and hospitals, and planned activities at senior centers. They also deliver meals.

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Compare parking lot prices by time and location with this free service. Users can book free parking “Reservations” and “Rate Guarantees” at over 20% of parking garages in NYC. Or compare NYC gas prices for the best rates in the area.

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The Downtown Connection is a free river-to-river bus from the South Street Seaport to Battery Park. The bus runs from 10am – 7pm seven days a week. Hop on and off as much as you like.

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Wish you could see when the traffic ends?

  • Download New York Traffic Cam and connect your cell phone to 400+ roadside traffic cameras. This is very easy to install!
  • Take a look at Times Square with EarthCam to see live views all over the area.
  • Or check out live stills of NYC streets through traffic cams positioned around town. And it’s good to know where they are located!
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NY Waterway offers free bus service to ferry riders. Just hail the bus like a cab or catch it at the ferry station.

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