They take cash but be aware the maximum amount of change given is $9, and that's in coins, not bills. Be aware sometimes the machines may reject older worn paper currency.
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Buy MetroCards in any subway station or Transportation Hub like Grand Central Terminal, The Oculus, Penn Station, or Port Authority. Vending machines will take cash, ATM cards, and all major credit cards. Tellers can only accept cash.
Subways and busesFare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.90. Express buses cost $7. Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.
There has also never been an “exit” fare. What this means is that it doesn't matter whether you are traveling 3 stops or all the way to the end of the line – you're paying the same rate to ride. It also means that you don't have to dig out the Metrocard from your pocket or tap your phone on your way out.
Riding the subway is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get around the city. For most riders, the subway fare is $2.90. Reduced fares are available for people 65 and older, people with disabilities, and low-income New Yorkers. Learn more about fares.