Fares & MetroCard

The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.25*. The fare for an express bus ride is $5.50. 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:

* The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $2.50. Sold at vending machines only.

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

Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard

Buy as many rides as you want from $4.50 to $80*.

Put $10 or more on your card and receive a 7 percent bonus. For example, a $20 purchase gives you $21.40 on your card. Refill your card to use the balance.

You get an automatic free transfer between subway and bus, or between buses.

* The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $2.50. Sold at vending machines only.

Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Buy an unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a fixed price. Choose from a 7-Day, 30-Day, 7-Day Express Bus Plus, 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard accepted on JFK AirTrain only, or a JFK-AirTrain 10-Trip MetroCard.

7-Day Unlimited Pass
Cost: $29, reduced fare $14.50
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.

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30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $104, reduced fare $52
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 30 days from day of first use. This card is protected against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a creditor debit/ATM card.

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7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard
Cost: $50, no reduced fare
Good for unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides until midnight, 7 days from first use. This card is protected against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a creditor debit/ATM card.

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JFK-AirTrain 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $40
Good for unlimited JFK-AirTrain trips until midnight, 30 days from first use.

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JFK-AirTrain 10-Trip MetroCard
Cost: $25
Good for 10 JFK Air-Train trips until midnight six months after first use. 1 trip is deducted for each use. Only accepted for AirTrain trips. On sale at AirTrain vending machines, JFK airport, and local merchants.

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Where to buy MetroCard