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The MetroCard is a payment method for the New York City Subway, New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. It is also accepted by several partner agencies, including the AirTrain JFK. There are different types of MetroCards available, including SingleRide, Uniticket, and Unlimited-Ride MetroCards. While the Unlimited-Ride MetroCard cannot be used on the AirTrain JFK, the Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard can be used on the AirTrain by inserting the card into the machine.
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Using a MetroCard on AirTrain JFK
The MetroCard is a payment method for the New York City Subway, New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. The MetroCard is also accepted by several partner agencies, including the AirTrain JFK.
You can use a MetroCard to pay for your AirTrain ride at JFK Airport. However, please note that the Unlimited-Ride MetroCard cannot be used on the AirTrain JFK. There is a separate 30-day unlimited ride card for $40 that is only valid on the AirTrain JFK. This card can be purchased at MetroCard Vending Machines at Howard Beach–JFK Airport (A train) or Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport.
If you are using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, the AirTrain JFK fare will be deducted from the value on your card. At the AirTrain gates, the side of the MetroCard with the label should face you, and the end with the hole goes in first.
Additionally, you can use the same MetroCard for multiple people when travelling in a pair. This is useful if you are travelling with someone and want to save money by not purchasing multiple cards.
It is important to note that MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025, as there is a transition to Tap-and-Go payment.
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Using a MetroCard on the subway
The MetroCard is a payment method for the New York City Subway, including the Staten Island Railway, New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. It is a magnetic stripe card used for fare payment for transportation in the New York City area. It was introduced in 1993 to enhance the technology of the transit system and eliminate the burden of carrying and collecting tokens. The MetroCard is also accepted by several partner agencies, including the PATH train system, the Roosevelt Island Tramway, AirTrain JFK, and the Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System.
You can buy or refill a MetroCard using a MetroCard vending machine, which are available in most subway stations. Cards are also available at selected local merchants, mobile sales vehicles, and through employers with pre-tax transit benefits programs. The machines in the subway stations accept cash and credit/debit cards, while some smaller machines only accept credit or debit cards. The minimum value for a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard is $5.80. There is also a $1 fee for each new MetroCard purchase, which does not apply to card refills.
There are several types of MetroCards available, including the 7-Day Unlimited Ride Card, 30-Day Unlimited Ride Card, 7-Day Express Bus Plus Card, and the 30-Day AirTrain JFK Unlimited Ride Card. The 7-Day and 30-Day Unlimited Ride Cards offer unlimited subway and local bus rides for either 7 or 30 days, starting from the first time the card is used after purchase or refill. The 7-Day Express Bus Plus Card offers unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides for 7 days, while the 30-Day AirTrain JFK Unlimited Ride Card offers unlimited trips on the AirTrain.
It is important to note that the Unlimited-Ride MetroCard cannot be used on the PATH or AirTrain JFK. Additionally, MetroCard users cannot make subway-to-subway transfers by exiting and re-entering the turnstile, except at specific locations, such as Upper East Side, Manhattan, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. When using the MetroCard on the subway, it is also important to angle the card so that the stripe is facing your palm, and if you don't get through in 3 swipes, step aside.
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Using a MetroCard on the Long Island Rail Road
The MetroCard is a payment method for the New York City Subway, New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. It is also accepted by several partner agencies, including the Roosevelt Island Tramway, AirTrain JFK, and Westchester County's Bee-Line Bus System. The MetroCard was introduced in 1993 to enhance the technology of the transit system and eliminate the burden of carrying and collecting tokens.
When it comes to using a MetroCard on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), it's important to note that the LIRR is a separate service with its own ticketing system. However, there are certain instances where a MetroCard can be useful when riding the LIRR.
Firstly, if you have purchased a Uniticket on the LIRR, your MetroCard can be used to transfer to a local bus at the station without paying an additional fare. This is also valid for Uniticket holders transferring from a local bus to the LIRR at a valid Uniticket station.
Additionally, at stations like Jamaica Station, where the LIRR, AirTrain, and subway meet, you can use your MetroCard to transfer between these services. For example, if you're arriving at Jamaica Station on the AirTrain from JFK Airport, you can use your MetroCard to pay for the AirTrain and then transfer to the LIRR or subway for further travel.
It's worth noting that the MetroCard is expected to be phased out by 2025 and replaced by OMNY, a contactless payment system that allows riders to pay for their fares using credit or debit cards, or mobile wallets. Until then, the MetroCard remains a valid option for payment on the LIRR under certain conditions, as well as for transfers between the LIRR and other transportation services in the New York City area.
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Using a MetroCard on the bus
The MetroCard is a payment method for the New York City Subway, New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. It is also accepted by several partner agencies, including the Roosevelt Island Tramway, AirTrain JFK, and the PATH train system. The MetroCard is expected to be phased out by 2025 and replaced by OMNY, a contactless payment system.
- Ensure that your MetroCard is either unlimited or filled with enough money for your journey.
- When boarding the bus, you must enter and use the reader at the front door, except for SBS buses, where you can enter at any door and use the reader there.
- Hold your MetroCard with the logo on the front facing you and the black magnetic strip on the right side.
- Insert your card into the farebox. Your fare will be deducted automatically, and your card will pop back out.
- If you are transferring to another bus, use the same card throughout your journey, and transfers will be applied automatically.
- All transfers with MetroCard are free from bus to subway, local bus to local bus, and subway to a local bus (only one transfer per fare paid unless otherwise stated).
- For transfers from local bus or subway to express buses, a step-up charge of $4 is charged.
- Transfers are valid within two hours of when you paid the fare.
Note that the MetroCard is not valid for transfers from local bus or subway to the BxM4C express bus. Additionally, when using the LIRR (Long Island Railroad), separate tickets are required, and the MetroCard is not accepted.
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Purchasing a MetroCard
A MetroCard is a magnetic stripe card used for fare payment on transportation in the New York City area. It is a payment method for the New York City Subway (including the Staten Island Railway), New York City Transit buses, and MTA buses. The MetroCard is also accepted by several partner agencies: Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE), the PATH train system, the Roosevelt Island Tramway, AirTrain JFK, and Westchester County's Bee-Line Bus System.
There are several types of MetroCards available for purchase:
- SingleRide: This ticket is valid for one ride within two hours of purchase on local buses and the subway. It costs $3.25 and is available for cash only at the large vending machines. SingleRide tickets are not refillable and do not allow transfers between the subway and bus. However, one bus-to-bus transfer is allowed.
- Pay-Per-Ride: This card can be refilled and used multiple times, with a minimum amount of $5.80 required to be added to the card. It does not include any unlimited ride options or discounts.
- 7-Day Unlimited Ride Card: This card offers unlimited subway and local bus rides for seven days from the first usage. It costs $34.
- 30-Day Unlimited Ride Card: This card provides unlimited subway and local bus rides for 30 days from the first usage. It costs $132.
- 7-Day Express Bus Plus Card: This card includes unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides for seven days from the first usage. It costs $64.
- 30-Day AirTrain JFK Unlimited Ride Card: This card offers unlimited trips on the AirTrain, operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, for 30 days from the first usage. It costs $40 and can only be purchased at select MetroCard Vending Machines at specific stations.
It is important to note that a $1 fee applies to each new MetroCard purchase, but this fee is waived for card refills. MetroCards can be purchased at most subway stops, which have vending machines, or from MTA staffers at certain stops. Additionally, the MTA occasionally offers special themed MetroCards for events, which can be purchased from specific vending machines promoted on their Instagram account.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, MetroCard is accepted on the AirTrain JFK. However, the Unlimited-Ride MetroCard cannot be used on the AirTrain JFK.
You can buy or refill a MetroCard by using a MetroCard vending machine, which are available in most subway stations. Cards are also available at selected local merchants, at mobile sales vehicles, and through employers with pre-tax transit benefits programs.
There are two main types of MetroCard: Pay-Per-Ride and Unlimited Ride. The Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard has a minimum value of $5.80. The Unlimited Ride MetroCard offers 7-day or 30-day unlimited rides for $34 and $132, respectively.
Yes, a declining balance MetroCard can be used for up to four people. However, an Unlimited Ride card cannot be shared as it cannot be used more than once in 18 minutes at the same station or on the same bus route.
