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Tap. Wait for GO.

Use a contactless card, phone, wearable, or OMNY card. The MTA’s January 2026 guide lists the regular subway fare as $3.

THE MOVEHave payment ready before reaching the gate. Step aside if you need to troubleshoot.

Letters beat colors

Use the train letter or number, destination, and stops. Shared line colors do not mean identical service. In Manhattan, uptown is north and downtown is south.

THE MOVECheck whether your entrance serves the direction you need before paying.

East Village performance route

Astor Place on the 6 or 8 St–NYU on the R/W can be useful starting points for the western East Village. Walk to the specific theater and check the exact address.

THE MOVEBuy the show ticket first. Then build the journey around curtain time.

Queens museum route

For PS1, start with Court Sq service, including the 7. For Moving Image, check a trip to Steinway St on the M/R. Confirm current service and accessible paths.

THE MOVEThese are different neighborhoods. Include walking and waiting time.

The Staten Island Ferry

NYC DOT’s ferry is free. It is a separate service from NYC Ferry and does not take you onto Liberty or Ellis Islands.

THE MOVEDo not buy a “Staten Island Ferry ticket.” Plan onward transport to Snug Harbor or the North Shore.

The way home counts

The subway runs around the clock, but your particular route may be rerouted or less frequent. Check service alerts and elevator status; choose an alternative if the route or walk does not work for you.

THE MOVELet riders off first, move into the car, keep doorways clear, and take your backpack off in a crowded train.

On the platform

Stand back from the edge. Never enter the tracks, even for a dropped phone. Tell an MTA employee if something falls; follow staff instructions during disruptions.

Getting help

For immediate danger, call 911 and notify MTA staff. Station Help Points and train intercoms connect you with assistance; MTA’s emergency guide explains where to find them.

After the show

Save your destination and route, charge your phone, secure your bag, and agree on a meeting point with friends. If a situation feels wrong, move toward a staffed or busier public place and seek help.

A club night is still a real night

Keep your drink with you. Tell venue staff if you feel unwell or need help. Plan your return before your phone dies; confirm the car and driver if you book a ride.

Do not escalate for the story

Avoid arguments with strangers, unwanted filming, or following people for a photograph. Leave space and move away from a confrontation; involve staff or emergency services when needed.

Accessibility is part of the plan

Check elevators, step-free entrances, seating arrangements, and venue access information ahead of time. A short route on a map may still be unusable.