Is it safe to ride the subway at night in NYC?

The short answer is yes. The subway system (just like city parks) reflects the overall safety of the city. And when New York City violent crime is near record lows and subway ridership is at record highs, it is safe to assume nothing will happen to you on the subway.



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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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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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Normally, the subway lines run every 2 to 5 minutes during peak hours (from 6:30 am to 9:30 am and from 3:30 pm to 8 pm). During midday, they run every 5 to 10 minutes and between 5 and 15 minutes till midnight. From midnight until 6:30 am, trains run approximately every 20 minutes.

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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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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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Which MTA Subway Stops and Lines Have the Most Crime?
  • Forest Hills/71st Avenue Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) – E, F, M, R train. ...
  • 149th Street/Grand Concourse Station (IRT Jerome Avenue Line/IRT White Plains Road Line) – 2, 4, 5 train. ...
  • Cathedral Parkway/110th Street Station (IRT Broadway/7th Avenue Line) – B, C train.


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When you are on the subway platform, stay well behind the yellow line, away from the platform edge. Secure valuables in front pockets or within zippered compartments inside of your bags or purses. Cell service and WiFi within the subway system has vastly improved in recent years.

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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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