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How do you take the subway in New York City?

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first, you read the subway map to find out where you're at and where you're going. Then you go to the Metrocard machine and pay $2 per ride. Swipe your Metrocard through the turnstile. Proceed to the side in which your going. For example: If you're heading to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and you're at The Bronx Zoo, you'd head to the Downtown side of the train station. take the number 2 or 5 train to 149th St & Grand Concourse. Go upstairs and transfer to the number 4 train heading to Woodlawn. Take the train to 161 Street/River Avenue/Yankee Staduim. Get off the train and walk outside.

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