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A First-Timer's Roadmap to Navigating Unfamiliar Public Transit Systems

Strange metro maps and multi-leg bus journeys don't have to be intimidating. Here's how to confidently use public transit in a city you've never visited.

By Travel & Trips Editorial Team · Jan 30, 2023 · 8 min read

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