Coming home from an exhausting work out, I stopped at Trader Joe's. Of course, I got so many…read moregroceries that my already depleted body was screaming at me that it would rather die than carry them the three blocks to the bus stop. But once on the bus, I'd be okay, right? Well, if the bus ever came.... forty-five minutes later I asked a driver of the B63 if the B65 was even operating. He assured me it was, so I continued to stand with the other grumpy bus-less people. I told my new friend (after nearly an hour, you WILL make friends), that the bus was coming. His response: " Yah. Every other Mother's Day." I cracked up then did a mini happy dance when the bus pulled up, 52 minutes after I arrived at the stop. I pondered my relationship with the B65 the whole ride home.... yes, it nearly stood me up on a street corner today. But nine out of ten times, it's running great. Not only that, it conveniently goes from the front of my apartment, past several train options (2,3, N,Q,R,F,G, B, D....) on it's happy pathway to Smith Street and and Downtown Brooklyn. Love it or leave it, and be glad it isn't the short bus.

I love you B65, but then again I almost always prefer taking the bus in NYC. Peter Pan or Boltbus,…read moreetc.. to leave the city? No so much, I'd rather crawl. But within NYC, the bus is how I travel. I like to stay above ground. Nothing better than to say to an out-of-town friend, "let's just hop on this here bus", to take them somewhere. A much better way to see the city than taking the subway. When I first moved to Crown Heights, I was psyched to be near the A. But the A is actually 6 annoying, litter-strewn blocks away and the A at 830 in the morning is NOT delightful. So I set off the find alternate ways to get places, which having moved from from the Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy Border (como se dice "train-free" en espagnol), is now a specialty of mine. I discover that walking up Nostrand several blocks brings me to a 3 train, which is convenient, but I find myself feeling scowly for having to go further away from my house first in order to get closer to the city. THEN in an unprecedented turn of events, I was hanging out at the famed Starlite Lounge on Bergen when a bus whooshed by. And it was going...towards downtown! I had found my new love. I'm sorry B38 Limited, you've been replaced (still a sexy second though, dohn worry). Now, the B65, like any NYC MTA bus does have its drawbacks, the most prominent being (as the esteemed Mo P mentioned) sometimes....it just doesn't come. I don't know why. Maybe when the driver calls out sick, they just don't replace him? Maybe there is a traffic jam? I know not. But still, I wait. I refuse to give in. I am a bus loyalist (my girlfriend wants to kill me sometimes though. "But the train's right THERE." She just doesn't understand). My morning commute now consists of me walking one stop to the B65, waiting five minutes while staring at the Starlite looking for signs of life or wondering what building Mo P lives in, reading my book on a comfortably full bus ride, then hopping on the 2/3 at Bergen to get me to Court and Montague. Average trip door-to-door: 25 minutes.

Usually a well run train, with little to no hiccups. However, today there was no AC, poor air flow,…read moreand no questionable oxygen levels. This posed a health risk, please investigate this matter further.

Dear MTA, Please be…read moreaware that every day someone explores and rides on a new line and may need to be informed effectively how to make their way around. This was my 1st time taking this train to the last stop I wanted to get to the Bronx via the 3 train at 145th st. and then transfer onto the 19 bus to cross the bridge. I messed up. I stayed on to 148 by mistake and had to take the downtown 1 stop for 145th. The conduct did announce that only the first 5 cars would open at 145th st. yet did not give a newbie like myself time to count the cars and run to the car I needed to be in and I ended up unable to get off and heading back downtown. Sad. Why announce what section of the train we need to be in if the doors are gonna close as soon as you do so?

179th Street has an MTA station. It's on Hillside Avenue. Many busses also stop here. Area is kind…read moreof ghetto. The station is pretty okay. Around here there's quite a few busses. It serves the E and F Trains. The bus stops outside make a fast transfer. Get on the Q3 to go to JFK. This is a long way to go, which is the bad thing. It's cheaper than taking AirTrain. This just takes about an hour or so to get there. It isn't that bad of a area. It has a grocery store across Hillside. The station needs to be cleaned but it's not the worst.

It's definitely one of the older subway stations that has not been updated in a very long time. The…read moregood thing is the F train runs often enough that you don't have to wait a long time for the next train. It's a quick and less expensive ride to the city compared to the trains.

The absolute best mode of transportation from Da Bronix to the Flatiron District. Even when they…read morehad those old school buses running the Bronx-Manhattan routes back in the day it was awesome. The BxM9 has been and always will be the way to travel quickly in between Manhattan and The Bronx. This bus service offers efficient and personable bus drivers, (I think it's cool to be able to say, 'Good Morning' to a bus driver and actually receive a pleasant response back to start the day off right...it's the little things sometimes). There are comfortable reclining seats, individual overhead lights, individual a/c, and to add to the comfort once you hit the highway the bus driver turns off the interior bus lights so you can get a nice nap during your ride or if you prefer you can use your overhead light if needed. Using the express bus almost daily made me never ever want to ride the train again...I got seriously spoiled. There's a timetable that is adhered to and can be found online and downloaded to your phone. The schedule is pretty much on point even during rush-hour due to the fact that there are designated bus lanes between 30 something street and 59th street on Madison Ave going North and 125th-110th thru 23rd street on 5th Ave going South (Drop Off only). The commute in either direction can be anywhere from 20 mins - 1.5hr, depending on the day plus time of day, driver, traffic or road construction, and/or any other NYC variable that can be thrown at you. As a daily rider you eventually get the hang of timing your commute accordingly. The fare is about $6.00 each way, but if your company offers Flexible Spending Benefits this can help subsidize the cost of using this mode of transport. In addition, if you need to transfer to the train or local bus those connections are free. The BxM9 Express Bus is well worth it for its comfort and convenience.

Comfortable, roomy seats that recline slightly. Good a/c. Rides high with large windows for a good…read moreall around view. Fast transportation through the city if taken between 2-7pm, though it will take longer if you hit rush hour traffic on the RFK. There is a Starbucks right across the intersection for you to cool your heels waiting for the next bus.

D is for degrading experience!!…read more Weekends are problematic to strap hangers entering Brooklyn as it is re-routed on the N line beginning 36th Street to the very last stop- Coney Island Stillwell Avenue. Strap hangers who need the D train are then forced to take the D train going towards Manhattan to their desired stop. Upon arriving at Coney Island Stillwell Avenue, this train stalled for ten minutes due to so-called "signal problem" to become sitting ducks. Aggravating and total frustration for a complete waste of time travel!!! However, at the 18th Avenue station there are two beautiful lighted glass art on the wall.

Its really clean and I like the wall art. I loveeee that they have heaters over their benches…read moretoasty! The ticket agent is friendly which is a surprise. If you hear the train approaching side DON'T RUSH you'll Hey to it soon enough.

This station is located in the bay ridge area of Brooklyn southern west of Brooklyn , there plenty…read moreshopping stores in the area and connections to B16,B1,BS79 and etc. buses , and it serves the R-Train at all times ( The R-Train have major connections to other subway lines and serve Manhattan and Queens residents as well as Brooklyn residents and Staten islanders residents from Whitehall train station from the Staten island Ferry or This station from connecting with MTA transportation . this station has a elevator for wheelchair access and elderly citizens as well

If you need to get to Bay Ridge take the R train to 86 St. This station is safe at almost any hour…read more Check out the artwork created by artist Amy Bennett called Heydays.

The best station in the PATH, it leads you to the W4 station to get to LES with great ease…read more Grays Papaya, Urban Outfitters, Bank of America ATM, and all your Macdogual favorites are steps away Downside it gets hot as balls in here during the summer. Walking through the corridor with the extreme wind action mimics as if you are in the Michael Jackson's black or white video. Start screaming and pointing and unbutton your white shirt to keep yourself in character. FYI for all my late night path riders, word to the wise when you see the 33rd train coming its hot or cold as crap. There is only one train running. Interesting enough that same train is coming back. One might as well jump onto it to ensure a seat. Who ooh!!!

If you want to get to the West Village or NYU, this is the PATH station for you. The station is…read morealso near the W 4th Street subway. From the train platform, there is a long, inclined corridor that gets you to stairs leading to the street. Unfortunately, the 9th Street PATH station is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator. Plus, there is only one way into and out of this PATH station. Some say this is a good thing, but I lean towards saying it can be annoying. Say you entered the station right when a train just let out a bunch of people. It's like you are one guppy swimming against a whole school of fish. I hate when that happens. Also, the wind can pick up like crazy in the corridor, messing up your hair and getting crap in your eyes. I hate that, too, but I digress. In short: The 9th Street PATH station is conveniently located, but small and inaccessible for people with mobility issues.

What a convenient train station for those that live in the area. Unfortunately not enough parking…read morespots to accommodate, but you can always beg for a ride to the station from family and friends. It's a station that seems to appear out of the forest with a traditional station house and a small coffee shop adjacent.

Exhilarating and varied hiking terrain. Never a dull moment. Immediately faced with an incline…read more Great restaurant below.