How much is a 30-day unlimited MetroCard?

Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can’t pause an unlimited ride card once you’ve started using it.

Is 30-day unlimited MetroCard worth it?

The 30-day unlimited card is worth the price if you take the subway or local bus more than 46 times per month. If you plan on taking fewer rides than that, you’re better off with a pay-per-ride card. That, of course, makes the monthly card a better bet for people taking the subway most days of the month.

How often can you swipe an unlimited MetroCard?

Unlimited Ride fares cannot be used more than once every 18 minutes. This is designed to prevent fraudulent use of the card by multiple people. Subway station agents cannot override the 18-minute rule—you must wait for the time to expire.

How much does a MetroCard cost in New York City?

Cost: $62. You have unlimited swipes on express buses, local buses, and the subway for 7 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can’t pause an unlimited ride card once you’ve started using it. Cost: $3. These are only available at ticket machines. They aren’t refillable.

Can a MetroCard be used for more than one ride?

Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can’t pause an unlimited ride card once you’ve started using it. You can combine time and value on the same MetroCard. Time will always be used first. Value will become available the time on your card runs out.

Who is eligible for a reduced fare MetroCard?

People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are eligible for a reduced fare. An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. These give you unlimited swipes for a certain length of time. MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable.

When does Metro Card convert to unlimited ride?

Your card automatically converts to an Unlimited Ride Card when you spend more than $63.50 in a 30-day period. Trips on subways and local buses will be free until the next billing cycle. At the end of the 30-day period, your card reverts back to Pay-Per-Ride.