3 days in United States Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Escape the urban bustle at Gateway National Recreation and Bronx Zoo. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Times Square, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take in the pleasant sights at Central Park.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our New York City online trip itinerary planner .

San Jose to New York City is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from San Jose in February; daily highs in New York City reach 45°F and lows reach 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel back home.