Do MTA Express buses take OMNY?


Do MTA Express buses take OMNY? Using OMNY Use the same card or device throughout your journey and transfers will be applied automatically. OMNY is available on all MTA-operated local, limited, and Select Bus Service routes in New York City, as well as express buses.


How do I get a physical OMNY card?

You can now buy and reload an OMNY card at many stores across the city, including participating Walgreens, CVS, 7-Eleven, CFSC Check Cashing, Payomatic and independent pharmacies.


How do I pay for MTA with OMNY?

You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go. OMNY currently supports full-fare and Reduced-Fare pay-per-ride options.


Why is MTA switching to OMNY?

The MTA said it wants to get out of the business of selling physical cards that expire after 18 months, which is the expiration time for MetroCards. The reloadable OMNY cards are thicker and will expire after seven years.


Is OMNY better than MetroCard?

An even better weekly fare discount Say hello to an easier, more equitable way to pay your fare: the 7-day fare cap with OMNY! Effective August 20, you can start any day of the week: pay for 12 rides in a 7-day period and any additional rides are free. And, unlike with MetroCard, you don't have to pay upfront.


Do all MTA buses have OMNY?

OMNY is available on all MTA-operated local, limited, and Select Bus Service routes in New York City, as well as express buses.


Do I need an OMNY card to use OMNY?

You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go. OMNY currently supports full-fare and Reduced-Fare pay-per-ride options.


Is OMNY available on express buses?

Using OMNY Use the same card or device throughout your journey and transfers will be applied automatically. OMNY is available on all MTA-operated local, limited, and Select Bus Service routes in New York City, as well as express buses.


Is there an express bus from Brooklyn to Manhattan?

X- routes are operated by New York City Transit, while BM-routes are operated by MTA Bus Company. All routes operate nonstop between Brooklyn and Manhattan via the Gowanus Expressway or Prospect Expressway to the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, with some routes continuing non-stop via the FDR Drive to reach Midtown.


Can you pay cash on First York buses?

We encourage all of our customers to buy tickets using the First Bus App or to pay by contactless card on board. If you are paying with cash, please try to use the exact fare.


How much is the NYC Express bus fare?

Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.90. Express buses cost $7. Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.


Can two people use the same OMNY?

You can tap and pay for yourself and up to 3 additional riders with the same payment method on a single trip. You will need to tap your payment method for each person that is riding with you. Each tap will result in a full-fare charge. Each person will also be eligible for free transfers.


Do NYC buses take Apple pay?

Apple Pay is accepted on trains and buses throughout NYC. With your credit or debit card in Wallet, you can easily get where you need to go with just your iPhone or Apple Watch.


Can I pay AirTrain with OMNY?

You can't use unlimited passes or OMNY on the AirTrain. Have a MetroCard with money on it before you head to the airport, to avoid lines that can get long. Sit near the front of a LIRR train if you take one. That will put you closer to Jamaica Station when you disembark.


Can I use OMNY for multiple riders?

Pay for multiple people: Up to four riders can use the same payment method. Tap OMNY or swipe a pay-per-ride MetroCard as each person enters. Tap a contactless card or a digital wallet at OMNY readers to pay the fare.


What does OMNY stand for?

What does “OMNY” mean? OMNY, which stands for One Metro New York, is based on the concept of unifying fare payments and ticketing across multiple modes of transportation. We believe that transportation is an essential service that connects communities and brings the diversity and energy of New York together.