New York MetroCard

The New York Metro Card gives you 7 days of unlimited use of NYC public transportation (Local buses and Subway)
It is essential to easily move in NYC, with the card you can take tour in Manhatta, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx. The subay works 24/24!. 

The Metro Card is the ideal "travel mate" for your New York Pass or your New York City Pass.

Highlights

• You can save your time, without having to buy the tickets for every ride at wrong fares.
• It is cheaper than buying the ordinary tickets, 3 rides per day and you start saving!
• You will arrive in NYC with your MetroCard already in your pocket, ready to be used!
• Each MetroCard holder can accompany up to 3 children (maximum height 111cm) for free.

Activation

The MetroCard is ready to use. It will be activated at the first use.

How to use it:

Subway:
To enter you have to swipe your MetroCard through a reader and then wait for the display to say, “go.”. If the reader shows "Please swipe again", swipe your MetroCard again, or try to an other reader.

Bus:
As you board the bus, hold the MetroCard with the black stripe on the right and the MetroCard name facing you. The farebox is directly in front of you as you board. Dip the MetroCard into the farebox. Then you can sit and enjoy your ride.

Validity period:

It will be valid for the next 7 days after your first use. Example: if you use it for the first time on a Thursday, the card expires at 24.0 on wednesday.