How to Ride the New York City Subway
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- A DETAILED guide on how to ride the subway in New York City. Topics include: General New York City Subway Information, planning your trip, tickets, getting in the station, finding your train, riding the train, exiting the station, transfers, and wash your hands! The NYC Subway has 472 stations serving 27 subway lines and runs 24 hours a day. Routes are identified by letters (A,B,C), or numbers (1, 2, 3). In many stations you can’t simply get out of the train and go the other direction. You have to exit the station and re-enter. Make sure you are going the correct direction.
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Uptown is typically “North”
Downtown is typically “South”
Express vs Local Trains:
Local trains stop at every stop
Express trains skip stops
The map will show white circles, which are express AND local stops. Black circle only local trains.
New to the subway? Just take the local trains.
Planning your trip:
Get an app: Citymapper
Google Maps works too
Or look at the subway map -- free printed ones are available
Tickets: Buy a metro-card for $1, and load it up. Each subway ride is $2.75. Or a single ride ticket is $3.
You can buy or load the metro-card at any subway ticket machine with cash or credit card.
Cash machines are big, but only return $9 in change. Credit/debit machines are small.
There is no “daily” card, but a weekly unlimited ride card is $32
Getting In the Station
Entrance that are always open have green lights
Exit only or part time entrances have red lights or no lights
Be careful of single direction entrances
To get in the station you’ll swipe your metro-card on the turnstile. Either waist high, or full height turnstile. Swipe at a medium speed, then push the turnstile.
Wheelchair, stroller ask the station attendant to open the gate.
Finding your train
Look for the route (letter or number) and direction. In big stations you may be walking for up to 15 minutes.
Make sure its the correct direction, Uptown/Brooklyn is typically “up” (North), Downtown/Brooklyn is “down” (South)
Riding the train
Don’t bother listening to the announcements, think new york accents, lousy microphones, and lousy speakers make it hard to hear. It’s best to count your stops. Know the name of the stop just before yours.
Don’t stare at people
Don’t get on an empty car. It either smells, or the AC is broken.
Remove your backpack, if you’re sitting put in on our lap.
Stay awake… you might miss your stuff, and your stuff might get stolen. Yes, pickpockets operate on the NYC subway.
If you’re standing, hold on to the railing. Locals might not be, but they are used to the motion.
Exiting the station
Simply push on the turnstile, you don’t need to swipe out
Transfers
Your Metrocard swipe is valid for two hours for transfers to buses from the subway, bus to bus, OR bus to subway. But not SUBWAY to SUBWAY. You need to take a “bus” to make this work.
Finally
Wash your hands or use some hand sanitizer when you leave the subway. Definitely don’t eat anything until your hands are clean.
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5:20 don't bother listening to the announcements? Actually it's good to keep an ear open as sometimes sudden changes occur (might skips stops or next stop might be last stop) while on the train. Some trains use automated voices while others have a live person saying what stop is next. Depends on the train. No app will tell you in real-time if there's a delay up ahead,whether that be a police investigation or the always fun "sick passenger" announcement. If you're a tourist, you should pay even more attention. The Wifi also works only when the train pulls up to the station. It dies when it goes inside the tunnel. All stations are Wifi enabled. If anything,ask an MTA attendant or the train conductor before boarding,if you have any questions.
Good point! Pinned to the top!
Jose Ramos Totally agree. I was in NYC for 3 months a few years ago and I found the announcements super important!
Wish never having a more complicated trouble.Government outta issue L train bonds, and the profit should buy temporary bus transportations during the rejuvenation of L line .
Jose Ramos is
@@YellowProductions respect for not acting like a defensive bitch
Here's one more Subway personal safety tip from a Bi-Coastal Resident (New York & Los Angeles): If you are riding the subway late at night or feel uncomfortable riding the subway, get on the car where the Conductor is located (Towards the center of the train). Thieves/Violent people tend to avoid these cars since there is an official MTA Staff Person there who can call for help , etc if something should happen.
Great tip.. thanks Geshmake!
@@YellowProductions You're welcome, Sir! I love your videos...keep up the great work!!
what about the front car there is the dirver
@@Geospeed118 yeah but the operator can't do much since they're only in charge of driving the train...its better to be near the conductor because they're the one managing train announcements/deal with issues like people not staying clear of the doors. plus they regularly stick their head out of the window to make sure everything's running smoothly
I have lived in North Jersey my entire life literally 15 minutes from the city and I still don't know how to take the Subway. Or don't feel confident enough on my own. Unfortunately, I have to go to Brooklyn on my own and this video was the saving grace I needed. Thanks!
"Don't eat anything until your hands are clean" Words to live by!!!
By far the most detailed video on using the markers to identify needed routes. Great job! Wish I'd found your video on the first day of my trip.
why am i watching this i live in florida
Well you could live in New York City and still need to watch this lol
Me too that’s my dream right now lol . Florida suck lol
@@marzhayez3428 I live in New York and New York is very expensive but the best thing about it is that the Systems in New York helps people have a place to live in. But it would be in a bad place like The Bronx. I would rather live in Florida. Unless if I was rich and could live in a nice part of New York
@@marzhayez3428 it's horrible!. 5/10 would recomend haha
I’m from FL vacationing in NYC and watching to learn because I’m tired of paying Uber
Still months away from our planned trip to NYC, but already downloaded the app. Thanks for the tips!
These are actually great tips. Im going to look into Citymapper just out of curiosity.
In the meantime, you forgot a few important tips
1) follow the arrows on the card for the swipe / insert direction. Easy to see
2) when you get to the platform you can use the map to verify your destination. However, don't stare at the list of stops on the train blocking the doors... It's get in and go, not look at the stops. You can look once you're on the train moving
3) when boarding, let the people exiting get out first. This makes it 10x easier to get in and find a spot
The only other thing was I wouldn't have discussed "express buses" or at least clarified that they are special inter-boro buses but are not necessary for crossing the Boros (tbh I've lived in NYC my entire life and never used the express bus nor do I really know anyone who has)
Other than that it was good
Thanks Matt for the additional tips!
As a native NYer who watched this for the lulz, I have to agree with Jose. Not listening to announcements is why I see dazed and confused tourists constantly wondering why they ended up in X when they were trying to go to Y. The 4/5/6 and 1/2/3 lines are the biggest culprit for changing up which line they're using or suddenly a local train is going express because of signal problems, etc. And the thing about terrible speakers really only applies to the older trains. The newer trains with electronic boards all have good speakers and you had best pay attention.
In general the biggest piece of advice I have for tourists coming here period is pay attention. Especially during rush hour. You're here on vacation but we're trying to get to work or go home--please step to the side if you need to look at your phone, not deadass in the middle of the platform. And don't be afraid to ask somebody if you need help, seriously. Contrary to what you've seen on tv and in movies, we're not rude folks--it's just that etiquette rules work differently in a densely populated city of 8 million people. Most of us don't mind helping. I'm damn near 40 and been riding the trains my whole life. I know the system like the back of my hand, and I know it can be intimidating or confusing for people who aren't used to its quirks. I work near the WTC and whenever I see people looking lost I offer help. Most of the time they're shocked, lol. But you've not had a real NYC experience until you get 3 people arguing over the best way to get to somewhere after a tourist asks somebody how. We all think we know everything about this town and we don't mind showing it, lol.
Thanks for the correction and being a helpful New Yorker! And I hope you got a few lulz out of the video :)
I agree, and well put pay attention to the announcements. Also, we are trying to get to and from work, and are not rude just get the F××× out the way. LOL
New Yorkers are the best, I always feel like such a dumbfounded tourist when I visit New York, but I love your city and your people. You are so far ahead of the rest of the country, it's ridiculous. I think everyone should experience NYC at least once, I'm going for my 5th time in 2 days.
are kids free? how do they get through the barriers?
@@acorntree404 If they can walk and aren't a toddler anymore, you're technically supposed to swipe them in. But generally, people don't bat an eye if you just squeeze them through the turnstile with you (provided they can fit in the spot with you of course). My mom used to do that all the time when I was a kid lol
I remembered going to NYC for a day . I got so thirsty and asked one of the person in the carts does he take debit card 💳. He said no where are you from ? Me - Florida . Him- handle me a free water bottle. So nice of him 😊that’s why I love NYC friendly people .
Great video. I’ve lived in nyc for 20 years. I never noticed the green and red lights outside the stations=)
Glad I could share something new! :)
Yellow Productions waht does it mean?
Green lights means that the entrance is open. Red lights means it’s closed and you can’t go in.
Don’t stare at anyone = Truth. Invest in head phones as well.
Open a paperback or a newspaper and keep your eyes on it. That way nobody will even THINK you are looking at them.
I’m in the city for vacation. First thing I notice is everyone has headphones on.
Unless your charles bronson
Don't stair just take the elevator or the escalator.🤗
From a New Yorker , I am so glad someone has done their homework on NYC, you don't know how many do not and do not know the Vanacular for New York, from a New Yorker.
Thanks Roger!!!
i took one for the first time this week wasnt as bad as people say.
Thank you King. gonna be using NYC transit to go to sporting events.
I LOVE NEW YORK SUBWAY TRAINS!!!! :-D
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much more information than I was looking for. Thank you
Thanks Kimberly!
I'm from NYC and I still learned some things like the black and white dots. great video!
Don't look at people. Don't talk to anyone. Beware of thieves. Hardly any toilets. Use sanitiser. Don't eat. No coverage in tunnels. No location indicators in carriages. Yikes; makes Sydney's trains (176 stations, 506 miles) and integrated light rail, ferries and buses sound like heaven, even with a cost of up to $15.80 (about US$11.00) a day.
Thank you for the guide. I'll be spending my vacation in New Jersey and will explore Manhattan
If I can navigate all those lines and remember those stations, you can too. No hate as these tips are great but if you're gonna stay longer than a few weeks, you might as well learn the ropes.
Welcome to you, Chris!
This was helpful on our NYC trip. Thanks.
I live in New York City and I'm only 16. I have been taking public transportation with my parents. I want to take it my self but I am too nervous and afraid. I don't like being around a lot of people by my self. Can somebody give me some advice.
1. Stay away from beggars and suspicious people | 2. Don’t look at or talk to strangers | 3. Don’t give anyone personal information or money | 4. Avoid the subway late at night, use buses or cabs at that time instead because it’s safer | 5. Follow signs for construction and other notices | 6. Stay near other passengers who don’t look suspicious or dangerous
These are some very helpful tips about riding the subway in NYC! I still need to make a trip over there someday. I'll have to remember that Citymapper app as I know that will be very helpful!
That app is a great tool! I used it quite a bit in London recently too... definitely beats google maps for public transit
Amazing, very informative and very clear! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing!
Awesome video man! I owe you a Pint when I get to NYC!!!🍻
Thanks!
I live in New York...
...and HES TELLING ME THING I DIDNT KNOW.
......................................................... ;)
Good video. You have not explained what are the options for reloading the metro card.
Cool, thanks for the info. Getting ready to go for a few days and hopefully with this video, it goes smoothly!
Awesome. Enjoy NYC Jeff!
Thank you!! Great video. Being from Arizona, this is extremely confusing. Thanks for explaining it. It makes a lot more sense now.
Thanks James
Thank you for making this! Very helpful
My pleasure Llamalord! Great name by the way! I love Llamas! :)
if you ever watch old clips of the new york subway it looked really filthy. it looks way better now and a little cleaner. also whenever i think of the new york subway, i think of Seinfeld when Kramer is on the train fighting for a seat and fighting for that newspaper.
I think it's only "a little" cleaner than before. Still lots of rats running around the stations! :)
oh yeah the rats. summer is the worst. you walk around all day. then you go down to the subway and its worse. you feel dirty then you also see the rats crawling under there. those are the moments when i wished i was back in the tokyo subway where they its still cool and clean in the subway.
This is sooo useful!!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks ...Very Informative..,,..Really Enjoyed ...love from India...
Thanks Nikhil!
Extremely 👍 well done! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Happy to us!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Snoop!
Las vegas misses topher. Please come back
Awww
dammit now i wanna go back to new york again.
What a great video
Great video. Very helpful!
excellent infomation
Thanks Stephen!
Hi friend, I really like your videos.
Thanks Leonardo!
I’m not going to New York anytime soon, but this is still very helpful if I do go! 😄
Thanks Kash!
After that video I realized that Moscow subway is actually kinda great
Thanks for the helpful tips
My pleasure!
A Subway Train travels underground to the city in these trips when I planned.
Thanks a lot
Announcements are extremely important.
I live in Manhattan, NY & I'm watching this 🤔🤔
How to ride NYCT Subway
1. Don’t.
Thanks for another great video
My pleasure John!
Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks Ed!
thank you for this!
My pleasure Tristan!
Wow this is really helpful
Thanks Vinyasa!
Thank you! :)
Thanks Donut boy!
lol my backpack got rly dirty one time when i took an N train to Canal st. also a good tip for tourists, at some stations like 34st penn station (both 1,2,3 and A,C,E stations) and atlantic avenue barclays center (2,3,4,5 only), the express, and local tracks do not share platforms. make sure you know which train to take.
Youre good.
Don’t forget that free WiFfi and cell service is available in all 282 underground subway stations!
For Wi-Fi access, just log on to the TransitWirelessWifi through your network settings. We’d love to see a video about how to access free Wi-Fi while traveling in New York!”
472 STOPS??? toronto only has 75 im absolutely blown away rn
Súper interesting video! It's good to know!
Thanks Alejandro!
$2.75 for a trip to hell! What a bargain lol
Hah!
Actually they should charge more. After all, you are in the center of the universe.Hey Rich, why dont you tell us all where you live so we can all get a good laugh.
Seriously? Dude, try visiting Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, etc. and you'll see how ridiculously outdated the NYC subway is. Most European cities do a lot better, too. $2.75 is outrageous considering the low standards.
Nigredo Kukai No subway system is better than the NYC subway system. Moving 500k people a day is a joke compared to NYC.
@@johnottr Rich lives in Twinkle City, Neverland USA...
i used This subway me hole life
D Train is Primary Color is Orange and White is a secondary Color.
when you are at your stop is there only one side to exit out of the subway (meaning the actual train)
Only one set of doors open at any particular station. So yeah. Only one side of the train to exit out of. But it might be a different side at different stations
how the wifi coverage while you are in the subway? what NSIM card would you recommend for foreigners?
Apps are good. Use them. Paper maps always work, don't need to be charged, and don't break if dropped. Learn to use both.
That's true :)
Thanks.👍👍
Thanks Dave!
Thank you!!! I got an internship at SoHo NYC this coming April till August. This will help me a lot!!! Oh btw so the 30 day Metro card will be the best one for me?
DesignbyChesa how’s it going?
@@nicoolio7310 Awesome!!! My 3rd week already!
Google maps does give you a timetable when the train comes and where are the exits too!
NYC trains sound very confusing .
Even NYC signs
It’s so easy
@@tushertuglok8748 ikr
A very lucid description of subway travel in NYC. I grew up and lived in NYC for almost 40 years, moving in 1988. I remember when the trains (tokens) cost 15 cents for a ride. Seems the subway ran better and was cleaner in those days, but don't get me started. That app/ i phone thingy is soooo 21st century and I guess it's probably a good idea. Don't talk to strangers (basically anyone) unless you need directions and a thick NYC accent will insure that the information is correct. Remember poor english equals lousy directions. Personally, I hate the metro card, tokens were a hell-of-a-lot simpler. One ride one token, ya can't screw that up unless you're a freakin' idiot. Yeah a pocket full of tokens is a pain but you could always sell them back at any token booth. FYI, the guy or gal's title selling metro cards in the booth is "railroad clerk". Well done video, Chris. Informative and fun.
Thanks Marty!
I was born in New York City so yeah
6:46 is that a new type of turnstile? No manual swiping? Also I see there is a place to touch a card on it - which card would that be ?
That's for the PATH SmartLink card. That place is actually not an NYC subway station. Its the WTC path station (which hosts trains that go between Manhattan and Jersey). The path trains support both path card and pay-per-ride metrocard that's why he could use metrocard there.
5:46 Don't stare at the people on the train. I love people watching but I will try not to stare.
Why cant u look at people.
runningkirk wa trust me you don’t want to know lmao 🤣
runningkirk wa it’s rude and they will think you want beef lol . I am Haitian I could’ve told you that
Can you use 1 card for 2 people?
Is there wifi at the stations?
The card swipes are cakedin brake dust andtake a few swipes to read
Watching in 2020, where I count only 25 lines (including the 3 shuttles), not 27 as he mentioned. What 2 lines were discontinued between 2018 and 2020? Just curious.
I ride the D Trainon Subway.
The subway cars are overcooled meanwhile bare passenger traffic, during the hot of summer take a swetter on by the entry of a car.
2:12
It says Chambers St lol we all know it.
Hi, great video. Can I use Metrocard also for PATH ride? We will stay in hotel in Jersey City for 8 days. Thank you.
Yes, the MetroCard also works for the PATH train, except for the unlimited MetroCard.
wow, people are saying different things, ask for help, speak to no one, listen to announcements, invest in earphones... Well I kinda get it as I am from London so I hope it similar. the thing I am really stuck on is the lines and tickets system as that is a little different to ours... I heard something about you cant go from subway to subway you have to use the bus, can anyone explain that better please? (6:50) and about going in the wrong way, what is the best way to notice you've gone in the wrong way? will it have arrows no entry signs or what? and you cant get back out without paying? I'm a little shocked to hear NY-ers don't massively object to that and have rows on a daily basis?!?!?!?!
What if we jump over the ticket payment point?
You're awesome
Thanks Adalina!
Why am I watching I have gone on the subway for the past 5years daily
Good video! but if you've ever ridden public transportation anywhere then you should already know alot of this.
Thanks. Many people grew up in places like Kansas where public transit isn't really a thing :)
What was that last station from the last clip? I’ve never seen that before... the fact that the metro card is inserted !!
Ah.. that was actually the Path station at the World Trade Center.. good eye! :)
Chris is wearing a yellow shirt?
You didn’t show in your video where the elevators are and where women with strollers get in?
Welcome to New Honk City!
For sure!
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Hi Felix! :)
5:03 What Station Is That?
thanks
My pleasure tobias!
Are babies and toddlers free for the subway ride?
If they’re under 44 inches or 112 cm then they can walk under the turnstile and ride for free
Not sure if anyone will see this but do I have to get a card for my 4 year old toddler? or will I get in trouble if I carry him over lol is it stroller friendly too?
According to the MTA, up to three children shorter than 44 inches can ride the subway for free with a paying adult