The absolute easiest way to travel in NYC is to skip buying any physical transit card entirely. You can unlock automatic unlimited rides using your personal device.

: Use the exact same card or device for every single ride. Once you reach 12 paid trips ($34 total) within any rolling 7-day period, the rest of your rides for that 7-day period are automatically free .

You can still easily get the exact same ride benefits using the MTA's modern tap-to-pay system, OMNY . 📲 How to Get "Unlimited" Rides Without a Card

You can locate and purchase a physical card at these physical locations: Public Transportation in New York City - New York MetroCard

If you prefer not to use your personal credit card or smart device, or if you prefer to use cash, you can buy a physical, tap-to-pay . This physical card features the exact same 7-day fare capping system.

: Each traveler needs their own payment device to get the free ride cap. If you tap a single credit card multiple times for a group of people, only the first tap counts toward the cap. 💳 Where to Buy Physical OMNY Cards

The traditional paper New York City MetroCard has been officially retired by the MTA. As of , riders can no longer buy or refill a MetroCard.