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Oct 3, 2017 | 1:56 am

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Originally Posted by guv1976

Keep in mind that the reloadable pay-per-ride MetroCard offers free transfers from subway to bus, bus to subway, and -- with a few exceptions -- bus to bus, all within approximately two hours of each initial swipe. So consider how many fares you would actually use during your four-day visit before deciding between the one-week unlimited, and the pay-per-ride versions. And if the three of you will always be traveling together, you can share a single pay-per-ride MetroCard. Just make sure that you understand how the free transfers work when multiple passengers use a single card.

For short trips within Manhattan with three people traveling together, a taxi might be a cost-effective alternative to the subway or bus.

Thanks for the response. How does the free transfer within a two hour window work if I were to share a single pay-per-ride MetroCard with two other people?

Unless I'm mistaken, the credit on the MTA card will expire unless there's activity within a two year period? Any funds purchased via a credit card will be protected?

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