The City That Never Sleeps. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate New York with CityNav →New York's iconic 24-hour subway runs across all five boroughs and is the fastest way to move around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx at any hour of the day.
Best pass for tourists: OMNY contactless or 7-day MetroCard
New York has 18 public transit lines, including 18 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 28 more stations supported in CityNav
New York has 18 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
18 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
Bus routes across New York — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, New York has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.
Read the best places to visit in New York →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring New York.
Open CityNav — Free →Continue with CityNav's detailed New York subway guide, including tickets, stations, airport connections and practical advice for first-time visitors.
Open the New York subway guide →Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into New York — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.
✈️ John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)All transport options to central New York — comparedEmergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for New York — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open New York Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep New York's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
Yes — the NYC subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it one of the few metro systems in the world with true 24-hour service. Express services run less frequently overnight, but local trains maintain service throughout.
Yes — tap your contactless bank card or Apple/Google Pay at any turnstile using the OMNY system. OMNY also applies an automatic weekly fare cap: after 12 rides in a 7-day period, all remaining rides that week are free.
The subway covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx well. Staten Island has its own Staten Island Railway (not connected). JFK Airport is served by the A train and AirTrain; LaGuardia requires a bus connection from the subway.