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Fares & MetroCard
The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.75*. The fare for an express
bus ride is $6.50. If you qualify for reduced fare, you can travel for half
fare. Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on subways
and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Infants (under
two years of age) ride express buses free if the child sits on the lap of
the accompanying adult.
With MetroCard your rides can cost less. You can buy MetroCard three ways:
Buy as many rides as you want:
At a station booth: from $5.50 to $80*
Put $5.50 or more on your card and receive a 5 percent bonus. For example,
a $20 purchase gives you $21.00 on your card. Refill your card to use the balance.
You get an automatic free transfer between subway and bus, or between buses.
Your MetroCard can hold any combination of unlimited rides and dollar value
• Using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard? Now you can add Unlimited Rides to it.
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Buy an unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a fixed price.
Choose from a
Note: PATH, AirTrain, and Express buses do not accept 7- and 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard.
Your MetroCard can hold any combination of unlimited rides and dollar value!
• Using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard? Now you can add Unlimited Rides to it.
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Note: PATH, AirTrain, and Express buses do not accept 7- and 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard.
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Note: PATH, AirTrain, and Express buses do not accept 7- and 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard.
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Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard
Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Now your 7-Day and 30-Day MetroCard can be refilled
Get the MetroCard that refills itself automatically — EasyPayXpress MetroCard
Unlimited Ride vs Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, a comparison
Conditions of Use for Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Conditions of Use for Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard
here for more information.
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7-Day,
30-Day,
7-Day
Express Bus Plus. MetroCard
accepted on JFK AirTrain only, or a
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JFK-AirTrain
10-Trip MetroCard.
here for more information.
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protected against loss or theft when
purchased at a vending machine with a credit or debit/ATM card.
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protected against loss or theft when
purchased at a vending machine with a credit or debit/ATM card.
Where to Buy |
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Where to buy MetroCard
