Which subway stops to avoid in NYC?

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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According to the recent findings of the MTA's Spring 2022 Bi-Annual Customer Satisfaction and Travel Survey, New Yorkers particularly dislike the D train, giving the line a satisfaction rate of barely 40%.

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A Bronx-bound D train pulls into 42nd Street. Straphangers gave the D an F. New York City subway riders scored the D train the worst in the system, with only 40% of commuters saying they were happy with the line, according to a new survey.

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The A train! Immortalized by the 1957 song by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. In addition, the A train has the most scenic views of any train route in the system.

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Subways and local buses Get free rides after 12 fares within seven days using the same device or contactless card with fare capping. Learn more about how to get free rides with OMNY.

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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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However, it is best to prepare your trip by knowing your destination, what train(s) will take you there and how you plan to spend your time. It is absolutely safe to visit New York and ride the subway, relative to any other public activities in other cities. In fact, it's been a low-crime area for years.

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NEW YORK CITY'S CROWN JEWEL. Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub — it's also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination all under one magnificent roof.

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LOCAL TIP: New Yorkers typically call the subway “trains” (not underground or metro) or by their alpha name (the C or the Q).

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The fastest portion of the NYC Subway system is the N/R/W trains through the 59th Street Tunnel under the East River (between Lexington Avenue/59th Street and Queensboro Plaza or Queens Plaza). Trains regularly exceed 50 mph in the tunnel and sometimes even exceed 55 (the speed limit in the subway system).

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Grand Central Terminal - New York City's most famous train station.

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The Oldest Subways in the World
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  • New York, the subway that never closes (1904)


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The 7 is unofficially nicknamed the International Express and the Orient Express, in part because it travels through several different ethnic neighborhoods populated by immigrants, especially along Roosevelt Avenue, and also because it was the principal subway route to the 1964–65 New York World's Fair.

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Surprisingly, quite a lot of celebrities and important people use the New York City Subway.

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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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To pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service buses), simply tap your own contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card on the OMNY reader.

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