NEW YORK SUBWAY EXPLAINED | NYC Guide from a LOCAL

Finally! The New York Subway EXPLAINED! In this NYC Guide from a local licensed tour guide, we make riding the subway easy!
In this guide we will:
*Learn why most New Yorkers prefer the subway over a cab or Uber.
*How to buy a subway ticket
*Which subway ticket option is best for you
*How to swipe a subway card
*How to navigate the subway system
*How to get where you are going
*The best apps to use for the subway
*How to stay SAFE on the subway
*Which subway cars to avoid
*How to look like a local on the train.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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The NYC subway trains can take you to all five boroughs of New York City! Public transportation in NYC can be a little tricky, so I'm excited to share my guide about how to use subway in NYC! Understanding the difference between uptown and downtown, knowing how to buy a subway card, and which card is best for you are just some of the tips about how to use subway in New York city that you'll in this video! After you know how to use public transportation and how to buy metrocard, you'll be an official card carrying New Yorker! Soon you'll be telling all your friends how to ride public transportation in NYC!
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[@SandraOtis-ns7qu]

You just relieved a ton of anxiety about our upcoming trip. Thank you! You’re always a great teacher!!

[@REZZ5811]

Have you gone yet? Our family will be going to Jersey shore and NYC for 2 weeks in August. Dad grew up there but mom and I haven't even been on a air plane 😂 hope your trip is/was amazing

[@janneked5745]

This the clearest explanation about public transport in NYC so far!!!❤👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Shahrdad]

I know on the iPhone and Apple watch, you can designate one of your cards as "Transit." That way, you don't even have to open your card on your phone or watch, but you just tap and go. My watch worked perfectly even through several layers of clothing, and I didn't have to even take out my phone. According to MTA, "We've also introduced a new weekly fare cap, which lets you cash in on your taps with OMNY. Take 12 paid trips in a week on the same device or card starting Monday, and ride free through Sunday, every week, automatically." This can save money for visitors, since if you take less than 12 rides, you haven't paid the full $33 for the 7-day unlimited.

[@stephc1144]

Oh my goodness girl, thank you for the tips. I'm visiting NY this Fall. You're vlogs remind me of the amazing travel expert, Samantha Brown ❤

[@olutoyinlovelimind8197]

Thank you Megan. I had to go find you on Instagram 😊, both me and my son are visiting NYC from London this August 2024 and your video content is full of important and useful information. Thank you ❤o

[@Audie529]

Thank you! I learned a lot from your videos. 🙏💐

[@sperveiz]

Love your energy and I am glad I watched it. My trip next month now looks pretty planned 😎

[@leonardocannone8349]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! You are the BEST!

[@armandtablan8224]

I do indeed will try to enjoy my stay in NYC. THANKS

[@sharonreisfeld7698]

thank you so much! Basic, but so important to first timers:)

[@michaelb8115]

Megan, you are a awesome teacher! I loved this video and learned what I needed to know. I am going to NYC to visit family this weekend and I really appreciate your video (as well as your others). Needless to say, I subscribed. You are very charming and informative! Thank you!

[@chafaruska]

Excellent way to share your knowledge. Great teacher!

[@deweyhall712]

Thanks for showing us around the big apple

[@karlamax3]

Loved this fun video thank you I feel more at ease now ! ❤

[@tajnoime9200]

WOW sbsolutely the BEST explanation - thank you a million!!! ♥♥♥

[@MukeshKaushal]

Great explanation 👍

[@CarlosRobertoMG]

Thank you Megan, yours has been the best NY subway guide i've seen, I was really anxious about using the subway, now I feel some relief

[@TwinsTry]

Your dress is so cute! Omg the subway is so confusing! Love how thorough you were! Cannot wait to be back in NY!

[@jimgreene4923]

You gave me inspiration to come to NYC, & use the subways. I’ve very old fashioned & I am not into change much. Thank you!

[@nabeelkhan00]

Great info I am from long island NY great to know about the subway

[@orlandoc661]

Very informative. You've relieved me of anxiety for my upcoming trip. Love the channel👍 Thx

[@armandtablan8224]

thanks for sharing. big help

[@peterpickguitar]

Very helpful for future trip. Thank you.

[@cordeiro.justin]

Wow Megan Trains are my type of transportation thanks for making the video

[@farrukhabbasi1604]

Thank you for making the best guiding video relating to New York ❤

[@MarkLongos]

thank you for relieving me some stress.

[@stratogenarian1093]

Wow, absolutely fantastic Megan, my family and I will be visiting the USA for the very first time in June and I was worried about using the subway, but your video has gave me much more confidence, so helpful and wonderfully presented. Booked my crown ticket’s yesterday after watching your video. Thank you for so may helpful videos.

[@IlDiavolo2515]

Ah, you'll be a pro in a few days, and if you need help ask a local. Despite our rep for rudeness we're always happy to help😊

[@elltom88]

You should have a lot more views! Very good video. I like your positivity 🎉

[@TacomaJ51]

Terrific presentation! This reminds me of visiting London some years ago. At first I was terrified, confused and clueless about riding the Tube. Within a day or so I loved it! In fact, I ended up riding all over Greater London just for fun. I’m sure I would enjoy the NYC Subway, too.

[@georgepolasky9809]

Very, very wonderful video, Megan. Incredibly informative and so extremely well presented. Your personality adds so much. You are sweet, bubbly, gregarious and funny. And so pretty.

[@edgareckstein9469]

Wow, just to say thank you from a German who visiting the first time NY. ❤

[@otherryan]

As a newly turned local, this was super helpful because I am very reliant on Google Maps 😅😅 definitely wish that the monthly pass could be added to Apple Pay but we'll just have to keep waiting for that! Also have learned that hard way that if you swipe at one station, realize you were going towards the wrong direction, leave and swipe again, you'll get declined unless you wait a certain amount of time. But for what it's worth, the subway is worth it 99% of the time!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Ah yes! The having to wait is a super bummer! BUT I believe with apple pay you can just beep in as many times as you want. But, depending on how often you use the train, you can end up paying a lot more because you don't get the discount a monthly pass would give you.

[@mikeb5353]

My wife and I are getting ready for our first trip to NY, and we love your videos! You have the best personality :) and we just wanted to say thanks!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@stephenkerish8059]

How many rides can yoi use card for

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Love this detailed explanation! Amazing how NY-ers memorize most of the train routes

[@TheMeganDaily]

It truly is! I feel like I could recreate at least the Manhattan part of the subway train by memory!

[@westyavro]

MARK WOLTERS travel videos brought me here. Thank you so much for a well done experience on the NY Subway. We always try to use them when we travel.

[@TheMeganDaily]

Awww yay Mark Wolter is amazing!

[@tanishiamccoggle8300]

Also, it’s my first time traveling by myself and I’m going to New York I’m a little nervous but the videos especially including yours make me feel a lot better and $2.35 to get me from a ny greyhound bus station to Huntington New York

[@LOLO-vu9qi]

Thank you so much is amazing👍💪💕😘💕😘🌟🌹🌿 I am looking in this video about the 10 years ago ❤️🌸🙏🙏🙏

[@markco4911]

The Best!

[@chi2om]

This is great. Is there a video about Path to get from Jersey City to NYC?

[@Stunl3y]

If there was ever the perfect video to explain the NY Subway then this is it

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I aim to please!:-)

[@trezegol2007]

Hello Megan. I live in Europe. Loved your clip, I'm going to be in New York for a short trip in a couple of weeks! ;)) Now I've heard like the MetroCard is going to be discontinued in 2023 and replaced by something else/new? Do you have a clip explaining that new way of travelling? :)) Cheers!

[@robertbates2747]

Great info for our first trip there in December. One question, you were in the subway that said the 2 & 3 train, how will you know which one is which when they pull in ?

[@DGrt1983]

I've watched a few videos but this has been the most helpful, visiting in October and can not wait. One question though, coming from JFK on what I think is the E line...this takes us across the map as opposed to up or down as you probably know already, is that considered crosstown orrr....?

[@davidlouisehahoo5744]

Thank you for your video. Is a big help. Can I ask where did you get the dress from? Thank you 👗

[@boengsoejons]

Thank you for the video, it's very helpful. There is 1 question, when we on the train, how do we know we have arrived at our destination? For example, I'm start from JFK airport to end in Times Square, is there an indication on the train when the train stops in the middle ? (I'm Sorry if I missed it in this video). Once again, Thank you Megan & "Mr. Cameraman" 😍

[@sandygenier795]

Hi. Thanks for your help. I wondered what was the best train to take from 52nd and Broadway to the 911 museum. Looks like the apps are telling me two different places to go under the street. Afraid of going under and heading in the wrong direction to get downtown. Which is the closest station to the museum. Thank you for your posts.

[@zurainkhokhar6904]

Very informative, thank you so much! Just one question; Is Metrocard still available? Because I have got to know that the MTA would be scraping the Metrocard and its vending machines soon!

[@gailyndraper7613]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for doing this and giving step by step instructions! Now how can we get you to be our guide while in New York? :-) Thank you!!

[@TheMeganDaily]

You can visit my website at www.themegandaily.com to book a tour. Or you can fill out the "Custom Tour" option and I'll pair you up with one of my wonderful guides.

[@henkyt4577]

hello Megan. thank you for sharing information.so helpfull. One question please, from JFK airport i want to go to Baltic hotel at Brooklyn. what should i choose the subway colour and stop station in nearest destination. hopefull you can guide me , because this is my first time to New York. thank you. have a good day

[@faith6272]

Great video thank you! Question Can I use one unlimited card for me and my two daughters ?

[@cchapman1896]

I love your dress!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thanks! It's my usual go-to - Alice and Olivia!:). Bought on super sale a few years ago!:)

[@mynorthshore]

As we say on the railroad, "Ya do good work, kid!" Pointing and calling signals and signs comes from efficiency of Japan.

[@SoFloGal12]

Thanks for this video!! Maybe you can help me - if I want to use ApplePay to ride the subway do I need to create an omny account? If yes, do I have to add the credit/debit card I want to use to my omny account before using or can I just use whatever card on ApplePay or tap a CC I want?? Thanks so much!!

[@ciaranteeling4644]

Visiting next week from abroad and will be purchasing an unlimited metro card from one of the vending machines. 2 questions… 1) is atm card the same as debit card? We will be using a debit card and not a credit card. 2) as we are coming from abroad what do we put in for the zip code? Thanks

[@orlandoc661]

How would I get from Times Sqr to The Edge and then to Dumbo on the subway?

[@tanishiamccoggle8300]

I’m catching the greyhound from Florida to New York when I get to the greyhound station can I catch a train from New York to Huntington? Is that possible? Like is there a train station close nearby the greyhound bus station?

[@SkyAaronBrink]

hi Megan. I am from China. I have to say the subway system is totally different. When I was in the US. I can be very panic. It would be very helpful to watch a video like this. This is the first time I watch a 19mins video and then I think that's all? I really want to know more !!! You way you explained is so pro!!! Still, I am confused with the map. Can you post a video to teach us how to read a map. It would be nice if you set a destination first and then talk about it

[@priyabanerjee4401]

Yes pls

[@pollys7]

Please can you help? If i don't have contactless payment on my credit card do i still dip my card won't it ask for my credit card code before processing payment? Thanks

[@R0bertJ0hns0n1983]

HI there, wonderful video. I know its a long shot but hoping you could help me out here. My family is going on a cruise leaving from Brooklyn cruise terminal. We leave this sunday 7/16/23. I assuming after getting into Penn station we would go to the subway to the 2 train and take it to wall street. from there walk to the cruise terminal... am i correct in that? is there an easier way?

[@R0bertJ0hns0n1983]

@Themegandaily

[@bright6784]

much like for pointing to conductors car

[@TripHacksDC]

Technology FTW! I may try the tap to pay next time so I don't have to dig an old MTA card out of the junk drawer 😂

[@Anna-od6sm]

Hi, we are a family of 4 (2 adults and 13 and 16 yo). Thinking about 7-day unlimited. Do we need to buy 4 cards?

[@georgewarnell2063]

how do you use omny for 3 people?

[@PaulMaine-wr7tr]

From JFK to Chelsea NY taxi or subway?

[@micwell2247]

What train to use that by-passes NYC

[@albertwolanski7688]

How do you use one card for a group?

[@brownalec602]

I was planning just to go from Port Authority to Penn Station, what's a recommended pass for that?

[@Mrbeahz1]

P.A. is 8th Ave and 40th St. Penn Station and the Moynihan Train Depot are on 8th Ave. and 33 St. You could walk. Or A or C lines at 42nd down one stop to 34th.

[@TripHacksDC]

How do I pay for the subway with my phone?

[@ly2sing]

That was still intimidating.

[@hayatyollarda]

Hello Megan. what a great channel is that:) You explain everything perfect. I have a question. Is it possible to use 7 day unlimited metro card for air train (from JFK to Jamaica Station) If it is not possible,can I add money a 7 day unlimited metro card:) Thank you

[@TheMeganDaily]

I believe the airtrain requires a separate ticket. I feel the rules are constantly changing, but when last I used it...you needed to buy a separate subway card for the airtrain.

[@hayatyollarda]

@@TheMeganDaily Thank you

[@alexanderduff6018]

I’m sure you get this a lot but you’re absolutely gorgeous. Helpful video too. I’m still planning a move up there in a couple years

[@jackyray6088]

I thought when u pay with your phone it charges you up untill its the price of the 7 day pass

[@noobroblox2974]

2:56 sadest part

[@susandale368]

Are the buses included with metro card? Can I do apple pay with the bus?

[@idnwiw]

I wanted to ask the same question. And what about trains within city limits, and other public transit things (I guess there are no trams though)

[@dx42]

That should be "anywhere in 4 of the 5 boroughs", then plus the Staten Island Ferry.

[@dx42]

Ah, you mentioned the ferry later. My bad, haha.

[@theflamekid]

I will be there for 4 days, SHould I get a 7 day pass or just swipe with my card?

[@TheMeganDaily]

Honestly, there’s now tap to pay which is by far my preferred mode of payment. You literally just tap your credit card or pay with phone the same way you would with Apple Pay.

[@elcolorbox83]

I wanted

[@pyramidtrader1]

Where you put the tokens? Lol

[@cicchiamichael]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

[@stevenj2380]

Han, much of Brooklyn and Queens it's 'to the city'. Not North uptown and South downtown AT ALL.

[@nes.torfernandez]

How many times I can swipe it? I’m hoy with 4 people na di was thinking about getting the unlimited one and swipe it 4 times lol Is that even possible?

[@TheMeganDaily]

The unlimited can only be swiped one every twenty minutes. HOWEVER, we not have tap to pay and you can do that however many times you want.

[@aakashdeepsaxena4146]

Can I use one card for multiple people. If yes I wonder how to swipe😂

[@TheMeganDaily]

If you put money on the card (as opposed to TIME like a week or a month) you can swipe the card four times. If you use tap to pay - you can use that as many times as you'd like.

[@aakashdeepsaxena4146]

@@TheMeganDaily Thanks

[@MastanTravel]

And if you want to pay with cash, make sure you are not putting a $50 bill there if you want to buy a single ticket! It kept asking us if we want to buy the pass and we wouldn’t understand why the hell it didn’t gives our ticket🤣

[@TheMeganDaily]

Ah yes! ANd it's realllly not great at giving change!

[@MastanTravel]

@@TheMeganDaily 👌🏻👌🏻😊

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

0:20 😂 new york subway look L than Mexico ,paris , Moskow or Shanghai metro

[@numbat0072]

what a daft unec' complicated system* ! PS what if U wanna go crosstown (east/west) ? U clarified up/down town (n'th/s'th) but not crosstown . * i know U didn't invent the system & U tried to explain it , TY . the London system is SO logical & simple (no , i'm not a Brit) PPS wow , 2 stops with the same name @#$%

[@abc-eb7rq]

How to tell a tourist from a New Yorker: A tourist is looking up at all the tall buildings. A New Yorker is looking down so he doesn't step in anything.

[@Vosia71]

Gonna be a bunch of pokemon go players looking like locals in a few weeks then XD

[@VideoNOLA]

Starts at 1:50. You're welcome.

[@garycollingwood4002]

INSANITY

[@sadafahmed3266]

Hey! I love your armpits ❤️

[@johnlupo3919]

WHAT'S SO FUNNY???????????????????????????????? WHY DO YOU LAUGH TO YOURSELF????????????????????????????????????? (VERY ANNOYING)

[@misaelfraga8196]

It's also the most dangerous. People keep voting Democrat so they ask for it.

[@Veronica-vt9tp]

Going to NYC next week. This will really help. Thank you

[@sergioautoelettriche...]

If I pay by credit card is the cost always 2,75 $? Thanks