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Public transit in New York City

7 transit agencies serve New York City. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on all of them in one app.

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About transit in New York City

The MTA runs New York City's subway and buses. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North connect the city to the suburbs.

Paying your fare
Pay with OMNY by tapping a contactless card, phone or watch on the subway and buses.
Getting to the airport
AirTrain connects JFK and Newark airports with the rail network.

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New York City transit: common questions

Which transit agencies serve New York City?

New York City is served by Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, MTA Bus Company, MTA Subway, Nassau Inter-County Express, Suffolk County Transit.

How can I see New York City bus and train times?

Open the CityTransit app, choose New York City, then pick an agency to browse its routes and schedules and plan a trip.

How do I pay for transit in New York City?

Pay with OMNY by tapping a contactless card, phone or watch on the subway and buses.

How do I get to the airport by transit in New York City?

AirTrain connects JFK and Newark airports with the rail network.

What is the best app for New York City transit?

CityTransit is a free app for iPhone and Android for 7 transit agencies in New York City.

What you get in New York City

Live arrivals

See when the next bus, train or streetcar really arrives at your stop.

Service alerts and detours

Know about delays and detours before they affect your trip.

Trip planning and ride tracking

Plan A to B and get told when to leave, board and get off.