How do you buy LIRR tickets?

To access MTA eTix, download the free app on iPhone or Android and set up your account. Buy your LIRR ticket in advance of travel with a credit or debit card. Then, activate your ticket on the app just before you board the train so you can display it to the conductor.

Can I buy Long Island Railroad tickets online?

MTA eTix lets you buy and use Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad tickets directly on your smartphone or mobile device.

Is the unlimited MetroCard worth it?

According to our math, an unlimited ride MetroCard will still be worth the $33 if you ride the subway or bus more than 12 times per week. The 30-day unlimited card is worth the price if you take the subway or local bus more than 46 times per month.

Can I use someone else’s MetroCard?

Yes you can…anyone can use the metro card as it is not issued to a specific person but at the same time only one can use it . Thanks! See , to get into the metro you just need a metro card , it can be of your friend’s card , brother’s card and so on . One card is applicable for only one entry .

How often can you swipe an unlimited MetroCard?

Unlimited Ride fares cannot be used more than once every 18 minutes. This is designed to prevent fraudulent use of the card by multiple people. Subway station agents cannot override the 18-minute rule—you must wait for the time to expire.

How do I protect my MetroCard?

We provide a Balance Protection Program for 30-Day Unlimited Ride and 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard. Your card is protected against loss or theft as long as you bought it with a credit or debit card at a MetroCard ticket machine. (Cards purchased with cash are not protected.)

Do TAP cards expire?

Regular TAP cards expire after ten years. Reduced Fare TAP card expiration dates vary, depending on the type of card. Check your card’s expiration date at taptogo.net, at a TAP Vending Machine or at a TAP Vendor location.

How much is a TAP card?

TAP cards can be purchased for $1 at any TAP Vending Machine at Metro Rail and Orange Line Stations. Riders can also purchase them for $2 from regional vendor locations including Metro Customer Centers. A TAP card is always sold with a pass or stored value. TAP cards last for up to 10 years.

How much is a TAP card in Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles area Transit Access Pass [TAP card] costs either $1 or $2, depending on where and how it is purchased. Purchased “loaded” on a bus or at a train station, it costs $1 in addition to the fare. Purchased at private vendors, it costs $2.

How much does the metro cost in LA?

Metro’s base fare is $1.75. On Metro bus, you can pay cash each time you board (bus operators don’t carry change, so you’ll need exact fare) or buy and add up to $20 to a reusable TAP card.

How do I put money on my TAP card?

Reload your TAP card:

Call TAP Customer Service at 866. TAPTOGO.
Visit over 450 TAP vendor locations.
Visit a Metro Customer Center.
Use a TAP vending machine (TVM) located at all Metro rail stations, Metro Silver Line and Metro Orange Line stations and at the El Monte Station.

How much is LA bus?

Fare payment with TAP includes 2 hrs of unlimited transfers to Metro rail and bus in one direction (no roundtrips)….How much does it cost?

1-Way	$1.75
1-Day Pass	$7
7-Day Pass	$25
LIFE 7-Day Pass (low-income)	$19
30-Day Pass	$100