The NY Subway Taking the Train New York Taxi Guide Visitor Centers Home Buses Tip number one for the bus rider is to pickup a free MTA map which shows bus routes, streets and subway lines all on the same page. You'll be able to catch more than one bus from each stop, so watch for the signs on the front of each bus.
Bus stops are easy to locate, marked by red, white and blue strips at the side of the road.
The buses are usually single-decker and mostly used by commuters, less so by tourists. Don't be put-off by this fact though. They provide a comfortable air-conditioned escape from the heat and fumes. There are numerous stops around the city with the destinations clearly marked at each stop. Why not take bus M104 from Battery Park which will take you past City Hall, Grand Central and Trump Tower or Central Park and the Museums.