Where to Buy MTA Metro-North Tickets: Complete Guide

Metro-North Railroad (Harlem, Hudson, New Haven lines) offers multiple ticket purchase options for commuters and travelers.

1. MTA eTix Mobile App (Recommended)

• Free download (iOS/Android)
• Buy one-way, round-trip, weekly, monthly tickets
• Activate before boarding; show screen to conductor
• Apple Wallet / Google Pay integration
• No paper tickets; no lines

2. Station Ticket Offices & Machines

• Grand Central Terminal: Main concourse (multiple windows, 50+ TVMs)
• Major stations: White Plains, Stamford, New Haven, Poughkeepsie, etc.
• TVMs: Cash, credit/debit, contactless; multiple languages
• Hours vary; smaller stations may have only machines

3. Onboard from Conductor

• Available if no ticket office/machine at origin station
• Surcharge: $5–$6.50 added (avoid by buying before boarding)
• Cash only (exact change preferred)

4. Phone: *MTA (*682)

• Automated system for ticket info, schedules, fares
• Not for direct purchase (use eTix)

5. Web: MTA.info / mta.info/mnr

• Fare calculator, schedules, service status
• Links to eTix web portal

Special Programs

• CityTicket: $5 off-peak within NYC (select stations)
• UniTicket: Combined rail + bus (Bee-Line, CTtransit, etc.)
• Senior/Disabled/Medicare: 50% off peak, 75% off-peak (ID required)
• Student/Child fares: Reduced rates

Pro Tips

• Activate eTix before boarding (screen must be visible)
• Screenshot backup in case of dead battery
• Monthly tickets: Activate on 1st; valid calendar month
• Refunds: Unactivated tickets via eTix; activated via mail (fee applies)