Transfers are free with MetroCard use. Transfers are valid for two hours from the time indicated on the transfer and may be used only at designated points and for routes traveling in the same general direction. MetroCard MetroCard is the light, plastic card that allows you to pay your fare electronically on all Long Island Bus routes and New York City Transit buses and subways. You can transfer free from bus to subway, subway to bus, or bus to bus at designated connecting locations, if you transfer within two hours of the time you pay your fare. The cards are good until midnight, for either 7 or 30 days from the first day you use the card.
All transfers are free.
Once you use an Unlimited Ride MetroCard, you cannot use it again for 18 minutes except on approved connecting LI Bus and NYC Transit routes. The Fun Pass is available at many neighborhood stores and the MetroCard Express Van. MetroCard Customer Service agents are available from 7 am to 11 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 PM on weekends. Senior citizens age 60 or over and Medicare card holders pay half-fare at all times upon presentation of proper identification. A Reduced - Fare MetroCard is available to senior citizens and individuals with qualifying disabilities.