Getting Around · Our pick in New York
Subway and buses (MTA)
$3 a ride, $35 weekly cap
About Subway and buses (MTA)
A subway or local bus ride costs $3 and an express bus $7.25; seniors and riders with disabilities pay half (mta.info). Tap a contactless card, phone or OMNY card at the turnstile; once you have spent $35 on subway and local bus fares within seven days, starting from your first tap, the rest of that week is free, as long as you use the same card or device (omny.info).
Why it's on our list
- $3 a ride
- Weekly fare cap
- Runs 24 hours
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Subway and buses (MTA) before you go.