New Yorkers often use the subway, it is the fastest way to get from point A to point B, regardless how far they are. In addition to being the fastest, it is also the safest means of transportation, even though not everyone shares this opinion. There are people who are afraid of the subway, and they do not consider it safe. Everyone should be careful. Subway stations can be dark places, but they are mainly lighted and equipped with CCTV. Subway tickets can be bought at kiosks around the city or in the subway, at an automat. One ticket is valid for all rides until you get out of the subway. One ticket costs $2.75.
Using New York subway is pretty simple, as well as validating your ticket. It is simple because New York is divide by straight streets and avenues. New York subway lines that should be followed on the maps are arranged by colors (blue, orange, green, gray, red, yellow and purple). Blue, red, orange and green go to Manhattan. Subway trains are marked with letters as well (A, B, C, D, E). Before entering the subway, you can check lines and lettering on a metro map that can be found almost everywhere – that is the easiest way to find your starting and final station. New York subway covers all landmarks in the city. We recommend buying a weekly subway ticket that costs $33.
So let's summarize the prices
Price of one metro ticket - valid for one ride - 2.75 USD
Ticket valid for 7 days by metro and bus - 33 USD
Ticket valid for 30 days by subway and bus - 127 USD
If you opt for a seven-day ticket or a 30-day ticket then you have to buy a MetroCard that costs $ 1. On this card, they activate the offer you have chosen and carry it with you.
Author of the article:
Marijana Niković tour guide for Montenegro
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