Discount Subway/Other Ticket options for New York City for Students?

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Which public transportation ticket would you recommend (cheap and with unlimited rides within the City of New York, especially Manhattan) for two guys who want to visit NYC only (no suburbs) this summer. The stay in NYC is about 5 days (Wednesday till Sunday). We both are students from Germany and are equipped with both international student ID and student ID of our home university in Munich. Are there some discounts for students like us?






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Do NYC students get free MetroCards?

Schools distribute student MetroCards to eligible students at the beginning of each semester, and as needed during the school year. You can immediately use your student MetroCard at every subway and local bus.

Do NYU students get free subway?

This service is free for students with a valid NYU ID. Please visit the COVID-19 Transportation page for more details on the enhanced cleaning procedures and rider responsibilities.

How do I get unlimited MetroCard NYC?

Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can't pause an unlimited ride card once you've started using it.



How to buy a NYC MetroCard | Unlimited or Regular Subway Card




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