How Old Do You Have To Be To Ride The Subway Alone?
How Old Do You Have To Be To Ride The Subway Alone? Officially, the MTA “recommends that children under the age of 8 be accompanied by an adult or a responsible youth (at least 12 years old) when riding its trains.” This goes for the entire transit system: NYC subways, buses, the LIRR, and Metro-North.