NYC Subway
The subway system in NYC is the biggest in North America with 27 lines and 472 stations. Serving all five boroughs, the subway is often the fastest way to move large distances in New York City.
Subway System Map
How to Board & Exit The Subway
Every door will open up on each subway car automatically at each station. You do not need to request stops or press any buttons or levers to open subway doors.
Transfer Rules
Once you swipe your MetroCard, you are allowed to transfer to any other subway, bus or train route for 2 hours without being charged an additional fare.
Detailed Photos
Click the photos below for more detailed descriptions of entering, boarding and exiting subways.
Other Public Transit Options
Busses operate on the surface level city streets and highways while sharing the road with cars and cyclists.
The Staten Island Railway (SIR) is the only rapid transit on Staten Island.
Ride Sharing Options
ARRO is an app for NYC yellow cabs that allows you to request a ride, or check-in to a taxi that you hailed on the street.
Bicycle Rental Options
Lime has a fleet of bicycles available for rent in Staten Island, Yonkers, White Plains and on the Rockaway Peninsula.