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I travel to NYC a lot. I don't have a lot of money. So, I keep track of tips to save money and have a great time along way and share them with you!

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Metro-North Railroad Link

http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

MetroCard for Subway and Buses

Pay-Per-Ride 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 subway and bus, or between buses.

or

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.

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.

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.

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.

JFK-AirTrain 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $40
Good for unlimited JFK-AirTrain trips until midnight, 30 days from first use.

JFK-AirTrain 10-Trip MetroCard
Cost: $25
Good for 10 JFK Air-Train trips until midnight six months after first use. 1 trip is deducted for each use. Only accepted for AirTrain trips. On sale at AirTrain vending machines, JFK airport, and local merchants.