Public transit in New York
New York runs on the MTA Subway + Bus. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
MTA Subway + Bus
Lines / network size
36 metro lines
Single fare
$2.90
Day pass
$8.25 (≈ US$8.25)
How you pay
OMNY (contactless tap), MetroCard (being phased out)
Top tip
Tap your contactless credit card or phone on the OMNY reader — same fare as MetroCard. Free transfer between subway and bus within 2 hours.