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How Do Free Subway Transfers Work?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
How Do Free Subway Transfers Work?
Use Free Transfers
A MetroCard allows one free transfer within 2hours of first swiping your card. You can transfer from busto subway, subway to bus, bus to bus, or betweenselect subway stations. (Free subway-to-subwaytransfers only apply when you are required to exit the stationto make your connection.)

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Simply so, do transfers work on the subway?

If you pay your fare with MetroCard, you maytransfer free from local bus-to-subway,subway-to-local bus or local bus-to-local bus within twohours of the time you paid your fare. Unlimited Ride MetroCardincludes all transfers free of charge.

Subsequently, question is, are subways free? The fare for a subway or local bus ride is$2.75*. The fare for an express bus ride is $6.75. If you qualifyfor reduced fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to threechildren 44 inches tall and under ride for free onsubways and local buses when accompanied by a fare payingadult.

Also, how much is a one day unlimited MetroCard?

Unlimited Ride MetroCard passes are alsoavailable. The 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, the30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, and the 7-DayExpress Bus Plus MetroCard costs $33, $127, and $62,respectively.

How many times can you transfer MTA?

MTA's new 'tap-and-go' payment system rollsout MetroCards now allow one free transferbetween a subway and a bus or between two buses during a two-hourperiod. If the bill becomes law, riders could use two busesand a train on one fare.

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How long is an MTA transfer valid?

All transfers are valid for 2 hours and 18minutes. MetroCard transfers are good for one connectingtrip on any other NYC Bus/MTA Bus: local, limited-stops,Select Bus Service or express bus services; NYC Subway, Bee-Line,NICE or Roosevelt Island Tramway (restrictions apply).

How do I transfer from subway to NYC bus?

Use Free Transfers
A MetroCard allows one free transfer within 2hours of first swiping your card. You can transfer frombus to subway, subway to bus, bus tobus, or between select subway stations. (Freesubway-to-subway transfers only apply when you arerequired to exit the station to make yourconnection.)
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.