How to Buy & Use a New York MetroCard (step by step) for the NYC subway, bus, airtrain, etc
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- UPDATE:
How to pay using the OMNY readers (not the MetroCard): • Paying for the New Yor...
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Using the New York Subway? How about the NYC bus (MTA bus) or Roosevelt Island tram or the JFK Airport AirTrain? You can use your MTA MetroCard for all these along with other public transportation systems. Like the New York subway, buying, reloading and using the New York MetroCard has its own learning curve as well. In this video, we will talk about what exactly does the New York MetroCard pay for, how to buy and reload a MetroCard, and the phasing out of the MetroCard and moving on to using the OMNY (One Metro New York). We will also look at the user interface of the MTA MetroCard machines and guide you through the step-by-step process of buying and reloading your MetroCard.
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Questions we answered in this video:
What is the New York Metrocard?
How much does New York public transportation cost?
How do transfers work?
How to buy a New York Metrocard?
How to re-load a New York Metrocard?
What is OMNY and how will it affect the future of the Metrocard?
00:00 Intro
01:12 About the Metrocard
03:34 Fare
06:17 Transfers
07:28 Purchasing & Reloading
14:17 Future of the MetroCard
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UPDATE:
How to pay using the OMNY readers (not the MetroCard): th-cam.com/video/g2_aEHQlPSQ/w-d-xo.html
How to ride the SUBWAY: th-cam.com/video/9fL5etTRZzU/w-d-xo.html
How to ride the BUSES: th-cam.com/video/HQ1WcRKvbP8/w-d-xo.html
Also, I have been told that the NICE bus also accepts unlimited rides.
Additionally: If you are traveling with kids, they are free if they are under 44". They are allowed to duck under the turnstile.
maybe a silly question but how do u swipe card 4 times for a family of four?
@@whereistumble You swipe once then let one person through the turnstile. Then swipe again, let another person through the turnstile. Etc.
@@UrbanCaffeine thank u so much
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HI, are there plans to stop selling the Metrocard soon? I'll be visiting in Aug/Sept. Thank you for your time.
I recently went to New York for a day and made use of the subway. Your videos on the subway helped me so much to the point that my group thought I was secretly a New Yorker myself. Thank you so much for the great content you're making.
Lol, that's so great to hear! I won't tell that you're not from New York 😉🤐
Why are these videos so informative yet so entertaining
I'm going to NYC for the first time in years. I was kinda intimated about the subway system since it's changed. Your video were very helpful THANK YOU! 😊
Hi Thea. Thank you so much for your informative videos. My daughter is starting school at NYU in the fall and is a little apprehensive about using the subways and living in NYC in general. We actually live in the suburbs and come into NYC pretty often but it's not the same as living there on your own for the first time. I've forwarded your videos to her and I'm sure they will make her feel much more comfortable and confident. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching and sharing! I'm so excited for your daughter! Being a student in NYC has SO MANY perks (mainly all the discounts 😂) and student life at NYU is very fostering. She's gonna have a blast!
the NYCT/MTA buses are great as well. Note, there's local buses/local routes (which are comprised of local-stop/*LIMITED*-stop routes & Select-Bus-Service "SBS" routes), they cost the same as the subway ($2.75 for single rides, or if you have an unlimited pass/ride metrocard; 7-day for $33 & 30-day for $127). The other type of NYCT/MTA bus is called an "express bus"; these are meant for commuters who travel long-distance that live in the outer portions of NYC, that aren't near the subway & have to rely on buses. The fare on express buses costs $4 extra compared to the local bus & subway; $6.75 for express buses (or if you have a 7-day express bus pass for $62). This unlimited pass you can also use for local buses & subway, but is mainly for those who use the express bus often.
2 things for sure about transfers 👇:
#1: As long as each each person has a metrocard & completes the transfer thats encoded into their metrocard (subway to local bus, local bus to subway, or local bus to bus; route numbers being different), transfers are FREE of charge because the base fare of what you're transferring to costs the same or less than what you started with. #2: transfers aren't free if you're going from local bus or subway (which is $2.75), to an express bus (which is $6.75); assuming each person has a metrocard, each transfer onto the express bus would then be $4 because the base fare of what you're transferring to costs more than what you started with.
Im not sure though if you can do FREE transfers between express buses (same thing between local buses), Im assuming YES cause once you've 1st paid the $6.75 on the express (say the BM3/BM4 from Brooklyn to Manhattan), then you should a get a free transfer on the 2nd express bus (QM2), cause the base fare of what you're transferring to costs the same or less than what you started with.
Saw this video before I went to New York for the day and it helped tremendously. My sister was surprised as to how quick we got our Metro Cards and how familiar I was with the subway system. We started our day in Manhattan and then went to Queens and returned to Penn Station for our return trip home to Philadelphia via NJ Transit. Thank you so much!
Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for watching.
For europeans visiting NYC: every single time that you use your european Visa card, the bank will charge you an extra fee ( mostly around 2,50 euro) so when you use the OMNY readers the amount you pay for your single metro ride will be: 2,75 dollar metro fair + 2,50 euro Visa fee = around 5,25 euro for a single ride.
I'm strongly recommending that european visitors use the old fashionned yellow Metrocard. Buy a yellow Metrocard and put 25 dollars on it. Pay cash or with Visa/Master card. That way you only pay one Visa/Mastercard fee for various metro rides.
By the way, buying a yellow metrocard is a good way to get rid of all the coins that you start to collect during your stay in NYC.
I'm planning a family trip to NY for the summer and none of us has ever gone to NY so I was anxious when it came to learning about the Subway System, but your videos have been a life saver. Everything is clear and I love how you explain even the smallest of details that others might dismiss but are still equally important. I'll definitely be checking out more of your videos for this trip. Thank you so much !!
Thanks for watching! I hope your trip goes well and you get to enjoy the city. 😊
Google Maps does the job, no need to study maps....
Thank you for the clear, precise info. One of the most stressful things about visiting a new city is figuring out the transit system.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, public transportation is a huge hurdle. Even with systems that are more organized NYC's.
@@UrbanCaffeine I was looking at the Tokyo subway map a couple weeks ago. Man, that seems like it’s be insane to navigate!
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 At least you can count on them being on time 😅
thank you for this!! i hate looking lost and vulnerable, so these videos you’re creating are so helpful. i’ll feel safer knowing this information next time i visit!
Thanks! Locals are always happy to help out too.
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You know, I never would have thought going from A to B could be so complicated, I was born and raised in Manhattan I left in 93, and at that time all you needed was a token. Thanks for this video it's interesting to see how things have changed.
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Thanks for making this video
Thanks Thea. Great job as usual.
Fantastically useful video. Thank you!
Very nicely done! Your videos are the most complete, most informative out there. Can't wait to be there in August, hopefully it's cooler there than it will be in Texas where we are from.
Really appreciated your efforts providing such an information resource. It’s been a few years since my last NYC visit and this video helps me brush up on my subway skills.
Thea, you are beyond amazing and wonderful!!! Thank you for all of your great videos.
Hi Thea. Best video on NYC subway with explanations on how to purchase metro cards and to use; GREAT!
Your video is informative and you explain clearly. Thank you. Very helpful
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Thank you so much for your help. I was bugging out about how to use the whole subway system and you explained it well. I'm currently no longer too worried
Thank you really for being so clear explaining all the MetroCard process. Keep going !
Super useful, thanks for this great video! Now I feel much more confident visiting NYC!
Excellent study material for my trip to NYC this weekend. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear! Are you here for the fireworks this Sunday? If so, have fun! I'm hearing it's going to be special since it was sort of cancelled last year.
Excellent video to compliment the amazing video to describe the various bus types you also did. Brilliantly explained. Top job!
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Thank you so much for this video!!! I went to NYC yesterday and this was a great help!
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Awesome video! The editing is amazing. One thing that I haven’t seen you or most other videos mention is that when your mta card is expiring, you can talk to an attendant and swap it out for a newer one for free with your remaining balance transferred over.
Enjoyed this video and intro to MTA. Will be coming to NY for first time next week.
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This was a perfect video! I am moving to NYC in 2 weeks, and I needed a bit of a refresher course. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to checking out your other videos. Thank you!
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Visiting New York in January 2022 and honestly, that tip is a life saver because I would never have figured it out myself.
These videos are so good!
Wow. What a fantastic video. Thank you very much
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Good stuff! You should do one on LIRR and Metro North. Tourists will use the subway but the LIRR and Metro North is a great way to see and visit other areas! Renting a car in NYC and driving can truly stress anyone’s vacation and a lot of folks don’t know the value and convenience of our Commuter Rail!
You are the best. The most complete. Thank you
great stuff Thea!
Outstanding, thanks for the clear explanation. I’m visiting November 2023, so any updates are appreciated!
This is the best video i have ever seen for important imformation to know when you are at New York
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That's awesome! It's always great to hear someone finding the videos useful. 😊 I hope you enjoyed your time!
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i’ve watched many videos about NY subway and my question was how to use it. None of the video answered my question except this one and the previous video. SO SO SO HELPFUL for a first time visitor like me. I passed every videos but stopped at her video bcuz i can sense that she’s very informative
That's so great to hear! Good luck on your trip and thank you for watching 😊
We are planning our first visit to NY on Dec, I’ve seeing a lot of videos but yours are very very useful, thanks a lot! Regards from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Thank you! Good luck on your planning. I'm glad I could help!
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OMG the user interface simulation part is amazingly useful and should be listed as a must-watch video on NYC official website!!!
Thanks! I tried just capturing a video the screen but it wasn't working out that's why I recreated it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video it helped a ton for getting a metro card
Thanks so much for your usual ‘Gold standard’ videos. The information that you explain is a godsend to any visitor or New Yorker. I’ll certainly be using it should I finally be able to get over in 2022, from this side of the pond here in England (Brexitland 🇪🇺🤭). I have no idea whether you’ve even considered becoming a travel guide but, you’d be the ‘go to’ if you can come anywhere close to replicating your normal level of excellence. 🤗🥰🤗
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You are very welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
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The amount of work to redesign that interface 🤯🤯🤯
Probably one reason why they are getting rid of the MeteoCard
I just need to say.... you are a TOTAL LIFESAVER!! I'd give you a hug if I could!! ❤ 😆 This helped out so much and answered my question about riding as a family of 6!
Great video. Today was my first to use a bus and I thought I could pay with my credit card only to learn payments are done using metrocards. Thanks for the video, quite educative
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I just moved to NY for college from North Carolina. Ive never used a train system or even been into the city. This video is literally a lifesaver for my anxiety tysm
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You're welcome! New York can be intimidating but it's not actually all that bad. Most locals are pretty helpful. Have a good trip!
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Thank you so much. Your video helps me a lot and I feel confident to use public transportation in New York
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If only you knew how amazing a British man thinks this video is today whilst trying to work how to get to the Brooklyn Centre!!!! Thank you
Glad I could help! 🙌
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Another great video, I agree with you on the 7 day card, I'm always there 4 nights, and 5 days, and just get the 7 day card, as it's the best value, when i checkout of the hotel I give the card to one of the staff to use for the last 2 days
That's so nice! That's a great idea to pass on your card.
Certainly a nice gesture, but the cards themselves are good for 12-18 months. If you anticipate returning within that time, consider keeping the card so you can add funds and/or another 7-day pass when you get to NY-no need to buy another card.
Hi Thea,
Great video. Thanks for the in depth tutorial on purchasing a metro card. I wasn't sure if one card could be used for multiple people and was confused by the "dip" sign 🤣
Thanks! Ikr. The world over, no one ever uses that term. Also, you might want to check out the new OMNY reader for paying for the subway. I made a video on it recently. th-cam.com/video/g2_aEHQlPSQ/w-d-xo.html
@@UrbanCaffeine I was in NY (midtown Manhattan) last week. I took your advice and purchased 3 unlimited metro cards. We traveled to Staten Island, Canal St, Roosevelt Island, Times Square, the Apollo and too many other places to name, by train, bus and tram. I was most confused by the lack of grocery stores (Publix, Winn Dixie) and why Walgreens was called Duane reade in NY🤔 We passed it 30 times thinking it was a men's boutique or something😭. A cool video on shopping (grocery, drug store etc) in NYC when you're from the south (Florida in my case) would be great! The metro cards, however, were certainly the right way to go. I can't wait to visit again. Keep the useful tips coming.
🤓 Great Videos, always informative...
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You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙌
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You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
Outstanding video. Can't imagine the effort you had to put to recreate the UI. Thank You.. :D
Many thanks! It's my pleasure to keep the content informative.
Helpful... but you should do a condensed one where you only talk about how to buy a card and reload it, but this did help me I sat in front of a machine and bought my first metrocard with this video! 💯👍🏼💯
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