Where can I get an NYC subway map & metrocard outside of NYC?

November 6, 2009 12:23 PM

I'm working on an art project, and I need to get a copy of the official MTA NYC subway map (the one you get for free in the subway station), and an expired metrocard. I am in the UK. How can I get a hold of these things outside of New York?
posted by spockette to Grab Bag (8 answers total)

Ask someone on Metafilter to send you these items. They aren't rare or expensive.
posted by josher71 at 12:25 PM on November 6, 2009

Can you print some off? (Metrocard)
posted by nitsuj at 12:32 PM on November 6, 2009

Best answer: I can send you your fill of expired metro cards, they litter the stations around here. Same with the maps though they can be harder to snag sometimes. Drop me a MeFi mail if you are interested.
posted by Captain_Science at 12:34 PM on November 6, 2009

I can swing by the NYC tourism office for you and see if they've got MTA maps. It's just outside my office building. Just drop me a line.

Come to think about it, they might even send you one if you ask nicely.
posted by mrsshotglass at 12:39 PM on November 6, 2009

I have an expired NYC metrocard right here. I live in London.

Although anyone who is able to send you a subway map (I dont have one) can probably also send some old metrocards too...
posted by vacapinta at 12:44 PM on November 6, 2009

Best answer: I too can get you a subway map from the station down the street. Probably an expired metrocard as well.

MeMail me if you're interested.
posted by jason's_planet at 3:14 PM on November 6, 2009

Yup I can get you a card maybe two. (London).
posted by Neonshock at 11:58 PM on November 6, 2009

You can print a PDF of the official map.
http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
posted by lsemel at 3:43 PM on November 7, 2009