NYC TRIP: The Subway

The fare for a subway or local bus ride is $2.25.

You'd have to ride the subway 12 times to make it worth the "unlimited" pass

1-Day Fun Pass
Cost: $8.25
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides from first use until 3 a.m. the following day. Sold at MetroCard Vending Machines and at neighborhood stores. Not available at station booths.

7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard
Cost: $27
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.

7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard
Cost: $45
Good for unlimited express bus, local bus, and subway rides until midnight, 7 days from first use. This card is protected against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a creditor debit/ATM card.