Is it safe to ride NYC Subway?

According to the NYPD, subway crime rates have significantly decreased over the years. So, while there's always a chance of encountering some petty theft or occasional subway scuffles, it's generally not an episode of The Purge down there. All aboard the Nostalgia Trains!



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You can use cash, credit, or debit cards to make your purchase. New York City subway fares are $2.75 per trip. For visitors staying more than a couple of days you can buy a one week unlimited MetroCard for $33 or an unlimited monthly MetroCard for $127.00.

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No worries. People take the subway to Yankee Stadium and to other places in the Bronx every day without incident. Do not worry. Definitely safe but make sure you have enough money on your MetroCard for the return trip so you don't have to refill with the crowds.

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Yes, the JFK air train, connecting subways and the LIRR are very safe. The Long Island Railroad now has service to both Grand Central and Penn Station. Subways leaving Jamaica always have lots of people on them who come off the JFK air train. The E train is express all day long and is very safe.

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Buses are your best option if you are traveling from East to West across the city. If it's a pleasant day try to rent a bike or ride a NYC ferry. You will see more of the city and have fun. NYC has many ride sharing options.

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Tips to protect yourself in the subway Avoid empty subway cars. During off-hours on the subway, ride in the conductor car. That's in the middle of the train. Use subway entrances and exits where there's the most activity.

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The best way to get around NYC as a tourist is by taking the subway or the bus since it's cheap, efficient, and goes to most parts of the city.

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Once you've taken 12 paid rides in a seven-day period, you can ride free for the rest of the week. Here's an example: A rider uses the subway to get to and from work, and takes it on weekends to go into Manhattan to meet friends. They also use the local buses in their neighborhood to run errands.

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Central Park at Night is often considered a dangerous and not safe New York place. In fact, Central Park in NYC is closed to the public from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Visiting Central Park in New York after dark or outside the opening hours is highly discouraged, even if you love to go running in the evening.

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This spring's survey crowned the L train as New Yorkers' favorite, although it still only attracts a 53% satisfaction rating.

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Four subway lines got the highest satisfaction rates: the L, G, Q and 7 trains were the top-rated ones throughout the city. Passengers also had a favorite station: Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum, which got high cleanliness remarks.

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The other boroughs are much less crowded and much more spread out, making taxis or the subway a better option. When touring around at night in unfamiliar areas, you might want to play it safe and hail a taxi rather than walk. New Yorkers and visitors alike descend below the ground to take the subway.

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