Originally Posted by
xooz
Do you purchase the 10 trip ticket ONLY at the stations (JFK/Howard Beach/Jamaica)?
Correct. Also note it expires 30 days after first use, so plan accordingly.
It's really $26 (with the $1 new Metrocard fee), as I don't think there is a way add the 10-trip from the re-fill options. Still, $2.6/ride is much more reasonable than $7.75/ride.