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Fares, Transfers, and Discounts

Effective February 27, 2005

The base fare for local bus service on MTA Bus is $2.00; the fare for express bus service is $5.00. Exact fare, payable with MetroCard or coins, is required; bills are not accepted.

If you qualify for Reduced Fare, you can travel for half fare. Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

With MetroCard your rides can cost less. You can buy MetroCard two ways:

Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard

Buy as many rides as you want from $4 to $80.

Put $10 or more on your card and receive a 20 percent bonus. For example, a $20 purchase gives you $24 on your card. 12 trips for the price of 10.

You get an automatic free transfer between New York City Transit subway and bus, or between MTA Bus, New York City Transit, and Long Island Bus buses.

Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Buy an unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a fixed price. Choose from a 1-Day Fun Pass, a 7-Day, 30-Day, 7-Day Express Bus Plus, or JFK AirTrain 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard.

1-Day Fun Pass
Cost: $7, reduced fare not available
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides from first use until 3 a.m. the following day. Sold at MetroCard Vending Machines and at neighborhood stores. Not available at station booths.

Where to Buy

7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $24, reduced fare $12
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.

Where to Buy

30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $76, reduced fare $38
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 30 days from day of first use. This card is insured against loss when purchased at a vending machine with a credit or debit/ATM card.

Where to Buy

7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard Cost: $41, reduced fare not available
Good for unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides until midnight, 7 days from first use.

Where to Buy

JFK-AirTrain 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $40; reduced fare not available Good for unlimited JFK-AirTrain trips until midnight, 30 days from first use.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard

Reduced-Fare MetroCards are available with application at half-price to senior citizens (65 or over for MTA Bus and NYC Transit; over 60 for LI Bus) and persons with qualifying disabilities. For further information and an application, call 718-243-4999; TTY: 718-596-8273

Students through Grade 12

Students through grade 12 receive reduced fares supplied through participating schools.

For more information, go to MetroCard.

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