NYC Subway System

 During our trip to New York City, we rode the subway several times each day.

 

I will admit that prior to arriving in NYC I was a bit nervous about how safe and clean the subway system would be, but I was very pleasantly surprised.

 

We never felt unsafe, and the hallways, platforms and subway cars were all relatively clean. We didn’t see much litter or have any problems. There were a few more homeless on the subway on the Sunday of our visit, but they weren’t harassing people.

 

The subway and bus system has adopted a payment system called OMNY. You can use any contactless credit card, tap it on the screen at the entry turnstile and you’re in.

 

The current fare is $2.90 per ride. Transfers are free.

 

The system recognizes your credit card, so if you use the same credit card every time you ride you will not be charged more than $34 in a 7-day period.

 

Google Maps worked pretty well getting us on the right train. Apple maps was a notch less effective in our experience. I also used the CityMapper app.

 

My recommendation would be to download the MTA app, which includes a map of the subway system as well as directions on how to get to your destination.