Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
On all modes of transport except for NYC Ferry, all fare payments must be made using MetroCard or (except for express buses and subways) coins (excluding half-dollars and pennies).

The Current Single Fare for the New York Subway is $2.75 NYC Subway Fare History: The New York Subway fare has increased precipitously in recent years, well ahead of the rate of inflation. Pay-Per-Ride, 7-Day (Weekly) and 30-Day (Monthly) Unlimited Ride options are all available.

Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, participating New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Downloadable maps for New York transit, including subways, buses, and the Staten Island Railway, plus the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad and MTA Bridges and Tunnels.


Sold at vending machines only. The fares listed below track the price history for single fares on the New York subway since 1904. Current fares. Essential workers and Phase 1 workers, we still have options for you. People 65 years or older and people with qualifying disabilities who show a proper form of identification (including Reduced-Fare MetroCard or a Medicare card) are eligible for reduced fare.

The fare for an express bus ride is $6.75.

* The cost of a SingleRide ticket is $3.00. When the New York City subway first began operating in 1904, a single ride cost 5 cents, and riders used a paper ticket to enter the system. Fair Fares NYC is a City program that helps low-income New Yorkers. Both MetroCard and SmartLink are accepted on PATH; however, SmartLink cannot be used on any other transit system in New York City. The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.75*. Subway service suspended There is no subway service from 1-5 a.m. If you qualify for reduced fare, you can travel for half fare. Updated June 16th at 12:45am NYC subway fares: How they work. Subway fare is $2.75*, payable with MetroCard.