With '7-day Unlimited MetroCard' in NY do I have to wait 18 minutes to transfer from one line to another?

No. The 18 minute limit applies only in the same station. You can use the card in any other station as soon as you are able to get there.

1. How long do you have to wait to swipe an unlimited MetroCard?
2. How does MTA transfer work?
3. Can I transfer money from one MetroCard to another?
4. Can you share a NYC subway card?
5. Will OMNY have unlimited?
6. How do I combine MetroCard balances?
7. Do you get a transfer with OMNY?
8. How do I get a free MTA transfer?
9. How many times can I transfer bus?
10. How much is a NY Metro Card?
11. How do I protect my MetroCard?
12. How do you use OMNY?

How long do you have to wait to swipe an unlimited MetroCard?

Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Cannot be used again at the same subway station or the same bus route for at least 18 minutes. Cannot be used by or transferred to another person until the completion of a trip for which entry was obtained.

How does MTA transfer work?

With a MetroCard

You can transfer for free between local bus routes and local buses and subways. (The transfer gets encoded on your MetroCard. You'll swipe it again, but you won't be charged.) Transfers are good within two hours of when you paid the fare.

Can I transfer money from one MetroCard to another?

Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCard Go to a station booth and ask the station agent to transfer your money to a new card.

Can you share a NYC subway card?

Regular Pay Per Ride MetroCards:

– These can be shared with up to 4 people per card. You can each swipe the turnstile separately or the first person can swipe 4x's and have everyone follow through the turnstile.

Will OMNY have unlimited?

On December 31, 2020, the MTA announced that OMNY was active and available on all MTA buses and at all subway stations. Unlimited ride options are not available but are planned for 2021.

How do I combine MetroCard balances?

You can combine the values of multiple Pay-Per-Ride cards by going to the information booth and asking the attendant to combine them for you. When you do so, only the current balances are accumulated; the $1 fee for each card is not taken into account.

Do you get a transfer with OMNY?

OMNY supports a full-fare, pay-per-ride option now, including free transfers. Additional fare options will be available during future phases of the rollout, including reduced fares, student fares, special programs, and more.

How do I get a free MTA transfer?

Transfers with a MetroCard

1. With a pay-per-ride card: You get one free transfer within two hours of swiping your MetroCard. You can transfer from subway to bus, bus to subway, or bus to bus. ...
2. With an unlimited card: You have unlimited swipes, so you don't have to worry about transfers.

How many times can I transfer bus?

You may make up to five transfers within a single journey. You can only take up to 2 hours to complete your journey. Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service. Multiple rail transfers are allowed with no additional boarding charges.

How much is a NY Metro Card?

Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard is available in $5.50, $11.00, $22.00, $27.50, $41.75, and $67.50 denominations . Unlimited Ride MetroCard passes are also available. The 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, the 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, and the 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard costs $33, $127, and $62, respectively.

How do I protect my MetroCard?

MetroCard Balance Protection Program

1. File a report online. This is your best option.
2. Call 511 and follow the prompts get to the Balance Protection Program.

How do you use OMNY?

Riders can simply go to their dashboard, select the charge, and submit an online form to rebuff the fee. Customers will receive a reference number for the claim. Alternatively, riders can reach out to MTA customer service to speak with a representative. The OMNY app is currently in the works for iOS and Android.