New York's MTA subway is the only 24-hour subway system in the world — 472 stations, 18 lines, running every hour of every day of the year. It's cheap, fast, and reaches every corner of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The challenge for tourists isn't availability; it's understanding which lines to take, where to transfer, and how to pay.
Open CityNav Free → See New York transit coverageNew York never stops. Neither does CityNav. All 18 NYC subway lines are in CityNav's offline database — so whether it's 2pm or 2am, you can plan your route without needing a signal in an underground station.
NYC subway platforms have limited cell coverage. CityNav pre-loads all MTA subway data so you can check routes, transfers and arrival info without fumbling for signal while a train approaches.
New York now accepts contactless bank cards and Apple/Google Pay at every turnstile via OMNY. CityNav explains the OMNY system so tourists know they can tap straight in with their bank card — skipping the MetroCard queue entirely.
NYC subway exits don't always drop you where you expect. CityNav's AR mode shows walking arrows from the exit directly to Central Park's nearest entrance, the Empire State Building entrance, or any other destination — so you walk the right direction from the first step.
Hold for 3 seconds to send your live GPS coordinates via SMS to up to three contacts — useful in a city where your phone battery might be low and you need help fast.
Every stop below is covered in CityNav's offline database — tap the station in-app for real-time departures and AR walking directions to the entrance.
🚇 59th St–Columbus Circle (A/C/B/D/1) or multiple 59th–110th St stations
Multiple subway stops line the edges of Central Park. Columbus Circle drops you at the southwest corner; 86th St (C/B) puts you mid-park.
🚇 Times Sq–42nd St (1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/S/A/C/E)
One of the busiest subway hubs in the system — nearly every line stops here or within 2 blocks.
🚇 34th St–Herald Sq (B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W) or 33rd St (6)
Herald Square is a 5-minute walk east along 34th Street to the Empire State Building entrance.
🚇 Whitehall St–South Ferry (R/W or 1) → Staten Island Ferry
Take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall St — it's free and gives you a classic Statue of Liberty view.
CityNav surfaces this pass recommendation automatically when you open the app in New York — so you spend less time researching and more time exploring.
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CityNav covers all 18 NYC MTA subway lines offline — including the city's 24-hour service — so you can navigate at any hour without relying on underground cell signal. AR walking directions and an SOS emergency button add features standard transit apps don't include.
CityNav works fully offline for all 18 NYC MTA subway lines. Given that NYC subway platforms have inconsistent cell coverage, offline navigation is essential — you can check your route and platform before descending and navigate without any signal.
Not anymore. New York's OMNY system accepts contactless bank cards and Apple/Google Pay at every subway turnstile and bus stop. There's no need to queue for a MetroCard machine — tourists can tap straight in with the card they already carry. CityNav explains this so you don't waste time on arrival.
Yes — NYC has the only 24-hour subway system in the world. All lines run through the night, though frequency drops on some lines after midnight. CityNav covers the full schedule offline so you know which trains run at 3am when you're heading back from Brooklyn.
CityNav covers all 18 MTA lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, L, M, N, Q and R — the complete Manhattan and outer borough network, all available offline.
From JFK: take the AirTrain to Jamaica station and transfer to the E, J or Z subway lines, or the Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station (faster). From Newark (EWR): take the NJ Transit AirTrain to Newark Penn Station, then a NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. Both routes cost under $20 and CityNav maps the connections.
CityNav covers 28 major cities worldwide with the same offline maps, AR navigation and SOS emergency.