Guide to New York Subways
There are over 30 miles of A train tracks that you can travel over 30 miles for just $1.50, making the New York City subway one of America's greatest travel deals. You can also travel on the nearly two dozen additional subway lines, enjoy frequent service and clean trains that serve nearly four million passengers on an average weekday. Subway service runs 24 hours every day. Not all subway stations are accessible to people with disabilities. To obtain maps or more information, including construction affecting accessible stations, call (718) 596-8585 or (718) 596-8273. Customer Service representatives are available 24 hours a day to help plan your trip. For more information on what the MTA New York City Transit offer people with disabilities and special needs click HERE. Since the introduction of Metrocard several years ago, you can now transfer free between buses and subways as well as enjoy economical day, week and month passes. The minimum cost for a Metrocard is $3. Note that new farecard machines are conveniently located in many stations, and that many newsstands sell them as well. In addition, various reduced-fare fares apply for the elderly and handicapped, and the subway system also serves disabled passengers and those with special needs. By the way, bus (and subway) maps are free at any subway station token booth or view the map and station information online. Inside every subway station, you'll also find a large wall-sized subway map and detailed neighborhood map as well. If you take the subway late at night, the transit authority recommends waiting in the marked yellow Off-Hours Waiting Area, which is generally located right near the station's staffed token booth. If you're traveling to or from JFK airport, free shuttle buses to and from the subway station at Howard Beach/JFK airport serve all terminals. In the coming years, light rail service to LGA and JFK will be introduced.
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