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Buy a round-trip MetroCard.
You can buy a single-ride MetroCard, a round-trip MetroCard, or one of the following:
Use the cash fare calculator.
The cash fare calculator is an excellent tool for determining how much you’ll pay for a New York City subway ride. It allows you to enter your starting point and destination and the time of day you’re traveling during their peak hours (8-10 AM and 4-6 PM). The calculator then determines how much money it would cost for one person to travel from one side of town to another by train or bus within 1 hour.
If this sounds like something that might interest you, then read on!
Text the NYC metro for free.
Text the NY Metro to get a free ride. If you’re in New York, text the NY Metro, and you’ll receive a text back with your code. Once that’s in hand, buy tickets on any bus or subway line in Manhattan for $0.25 per ride!
It’s easy: just text: NY METRO + YOUR CODE (for example, NY METRO 4050).
Avoid fare evaders by taking the subway during off hours.
If you’re going to take the subway, don’t do it during rush hour. Avoiding fare evaders will save you money and time.
If you’re planning on taking public transportation in New York City, one of the best ways to save money is by avoiding rush hour. This can be done by taking trains or buses when they are not in use (i.e., after 2 PM).
There are ways to save money on your commute.
There are a few ways to save money on your commute.
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