New York City Subway
The Facts You Need
There is nothing quite like the New York City subway for zipping
around the city. It's fast, efficient, and very cheap! It runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It travels to each of the boroughs with the exception of Staten Island.
Even with this very cheap mode of transportation, you can still take advantage of great discounts. Do this math to determine which plan will benefit you the most!!
New York City subway MetroCards are the only way to pay for your fare. (Tokens are no longer excepted anywhere--they are obselete). MetroCards can be purchased at all subway stations and at more than 3000 other locations such as hotels, newstands, restaurants and the like. Click here for a list of MetroCard merchants new you! You can also purchase New York City subway MetroCards from subway station vending machines with cash, credit card, or debit card.
NEW YORK CITY
SUBWAY PAYMENT OPTIONS
TO SAVE YOU BIG MONEY: - $2.50 for a single ride to any stop, no matter what the distance. However, use your MetroCard filled with more money and the ride will cost just $2.25. In addition, you can use your Metrocard to transfer to a bus or another subway within 2 hours of your initial trip...free.
- Put $10 or more on your card and receive a 7% bonus. So, if you put $20 on your card, you actually receive $21.40 on your card, a nice bonus.
- 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard: $29 unlimited subway and bus rides for 7 days.
- 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard: $104 for unlimited subway and bus rides for 30 days.
SPECIAL FARES FOR CHILDREN, SENIORS
& THE DISABLEDChildren: Up to 3 children, under 44" ride free with one adult.
Seniors: 65 years and over, with ID, quality for reduced fare of $1.10.
Disabled: Qualify for a reduced fare of $1.10.
HOW MUCH MONEY IS LEFT ON YOUR METROCARD?There are MetroCard readers in all stations. They are usually located in front of, and directly on, the Station booth. Simply swipe your card and your remaining balance will be displayed. Also, everytime you swipe your card as you enter the station, your remaining balance will be displayed. You'll get the hang of it very quickly!
HOW TO USE A METROCARD Place your card, black strip down, and swipe it firmly and quickly through the slot. The turnstile will signal when the card is read and permit you to enter. Simply push through the bar. If you aren't sure, watch the person before you and/or ask a someone for help. New Yorkers are actually very friendly--hey, I am!
HOW TO PLAN YOUR TRAVELUse your New York City Subway Map to plan your trips for the day. Here's how: Determine the name of the subway stop nearest your point of origin. Determine the name of the subway stop nearest your point arrival. Note sure? Call your destination and ask or ask in your hotel. Follow the different lines, taking notice of when you may have to change lines, to arrive at your final destination.When you change subway lines, the path to your new subway line will be marked within the subway station by signs (like the picture above). Again, if you're unsure, simply ask!
NEED HELP GETTING TO YOUR DESTINATION? Click here to utilize the customized subway trip planner. Type in your point of origin, your point of arrival and, Voila! Your exact route will be mapped out for you!
HOW TO IDENTIFY A SUBWAY STATION ENTRANCEAll Subway stations are listed the on subway maps. Station entrances are clearly marked and include colorful signs reflecting the subway lines that are contained within the particular station. Here is a picture of a typical New York City subway station entrance.
BEST TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH KIDSWhen traveling with children, check out my best tips for keeping crankiness to a minimum and for ensuring safety too! Click here and scroll down to the very bottom of the page.
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