How much does a subway and bus ticket cost in New York?

To get around New York, you'll need the subway and buses. Here are the fares for 2026!

Single subway and bus fares in New York

A single subway or bus ticket in New York costs $3 in 2026. Single tickets are only sold at vending machines. It’s straightforward: follow the video guide.
Single tickets work well for your arrival day if you need just one ride to explore the city. For the rest of your stay, a pass will save you money.

This system has replaced all other transit cards in New York. OMNY is the new payment system for New York transportation. It’s a contactless payment system linked directly to your bank account. Instead of carrying a plastic transit card, you use your phone or debit card.
This system completely replaced traditional tickets as of December 31, 2025. Read the article on the OMNY system to learn how to use it.
Think of OMNY as a digital wallet. It stores your transit passes, including a weekly pass that calculates automatically based on your rides.

OMNY charges you $3 per ride, as if you were buying single tickets. Here’s the catch: after your 12th ride—a total of $36—the system stops charging you and gives you free rides for the rest of the 7-day period.
OMNY is essentially the equivalent of the old unlimited weekly MetroCard. The difference: you don’t have to decide whether to buy an unlimited pass. The price adjusts automatically once you reach 12 rides. Simple.