METRO
The metro that departs from Taksim Square is another option. The metro covers a limited part of the city, to include Osmanbey, Sisli, Gayrettepe, Levent and 4th Levent. Another line departs from Aksaray and is most useful to get to the international bus station (Otogar) in Esenler. It’s real easy to get to our school by metro. You must get off at the ITU ( Istanbul Technical University ) station. With the metro, you can avoid the rush hour traffic which can be time consuming.
FUNICULAR
The funicular travels between Kabatas and Taksim Square. There is another type of transportation that travels to Tunel from Karakoy (the north side of the Galata Bridge) and arrives at the southern point of Istiklal Caddesi in Beyoglu.
FERRY
The most pleasant type of Istanbul’s public transportation is the ferry system. Most travelers will depart from the docks at Eminonu, though Sirkeci, Karakoy; Besiktas and Kabatas may also be convenient stops. Ferry tokens can be purchased at the points of departure. Take a ferry across the Bosphorus and explore the Asian side, travel north, or simply to enjoy a cheap boat ride on the Bosphorus.