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Taking your pet on MTA subways, buses, and railroads

Find out how to travel with your pet on public transit in the New York area.
A cat in a carrier on the subway
A small dog in a carrier on an LIRR train

Pets are welcome on the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad, but each has different policies.

Taking your pet on the subway or bus

On the subway or bus, your pet must be in a bag or other container and carried in a way that doesn't annoy other riders.

Taking your pet on MTA railroads

Long Island Rail Road

On the Long Island Rail Road, your pet must be in a container that can fit on your lap and carried in a way that doesn't annoy other riders.

Metro-North Railroad

On Metro-North Railroad, your pet must be carried in a kennel or similar container or securely controlled on a leash throughout the journey. Your pet must not be offensive to other riders.

Service animals

Different policies apply to service animals than to pets.