SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit
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About SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit
Real-time NYC transit data for AI assistants. Subway arrivals, bus schedules, ferry times, LIRR/Metro-North, Citibike availability, and service alerts - all via MCP. Every way to move in NYC.
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta-nyc-transit": {
"url": "https://subwayinfo.nyc/mcp"
}
}
}Tools
25Get upcoming train arrivals at a station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "127", "Times Square", "14th Street").
Get current service status for a subway line
List active service alerts across the subway system. By default only shows currently active alerts.
Search for stations by name or line
Get detailed information about a specific station. Accepts station ID or name.
Get route suggestions between two stations. Accepts station IDs or names.
Get planned service changes, weekend schedules, and construction work. Shows what service changes are active now, coming later today, this weekend, and in the next week.
Get active bus service alerts. Optionally filter by route or severity.
Get upcoming bus arrivals at a stop. Accepts stop ID or name (e.g., "402940", "5 Av/W 42 St").
Get detailed information about a bus route including type, boroughs served, and description.
Search bus stops by name, route, or borough. Use this to find stop IDs for bus_get_arrivals.
Get upcoming ferry arrivals at a landing. Accepts landing ID or name (e.g., "PIER11", "Wall Street", "DUMBO").
Get active ferry service alerts. Optionally filter by route.
Search ferry landings by name, route, or borough. Use this to find landing IDs for ferry_get_arrivals.
List all NYC Ferry routes with their landings. Optionally get details for a specific route.
Get bike and dock availability at a Citibike station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "Broadway & W 48 St", "E 40 St & Park Ave").
Search for Citibike stations by name, borough, or availability. Returns station availability and capacity.
Get an overview of Citibike availability by borough. Shows total bikes, docks, and station availability.
Get upcoming LIRR or Metro-North departures at a station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "PENN", "Grand Central").
Get active LIRR and Metro-North service alerts. Optionally filter by system, branch, or severity.
Search LIRR and Metro-North stations by name, system, or branch. Use this to find station IDs for rail_get_departures.
Get detailed information about a LIRR or Metro-North station including accessibility, platforms, parking, and zone.
Ask natural language questions about NYC transit (subway, bus, ferry, rail, bike). Examples: "When is the next 1 train at Times Square?", "How do I get to JFK?", "Are there any Citibikes near Grand Central?"
Search NYC subway stations and lines by name, landmark, or line letter/number. Returns result IDs that can be passed to the fetch tool for station details, live arrivals, and line status. Use the mode-specific tools (bus, ferry, rail, bike) for non-subway lookups.
Fetch full details for a search result ID. Supports "station:<id>" (station info plus live arrivals) and "line:<line>" (current service status and alerts). Use the search tool first to discover valid IDs.
Overview
What is SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit?
SubwayInfo NYC is an MCP server that provides real-time transit data for New York City, covering subways, buses, ferries, LIRR, Metro-North, and Citibike availability. It is designed for AI assistants to answer transit queries, plan trips, and check service alerts.
How to use SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit?
No installation required. Add the hosted MCP server to any MCP client (e.g., Claude) by configuring the URL https://subwayinfo.nyc/mcp. The server exposes tools such as get_arrivals, list_alerts, plan_trip, get_line_status, search_stations, and transit_ask for natural language queries.
Key features of SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit
- Real-time arrival countdowns for subways, buses, and ferries
- Instant service alerts for delays and emergencies
- Trip planning between any two stations
- Citibike availability at any station
- LIRR & Metro-North real-time departures
- All 9 NYC ferry route schedules
Use cases of SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit
- AI assistant providing live subway arrival times
- Checking service alerts before commuting
- Planning a multi‑modal trip across NYC transit systems
- Finding nearby Citibike docks with available bikes
- Getting real-time LIRR and Metro-North departure status
FAQ from SubwayInfo NYC - Real-Time NYC Transit
What transit systems does this cover?
It covers NYC subways, buses, ferries, LIRR, Metro-North, and Citibike.
How do I install the MCP server?
No installation is needed. Use the hosted endpoint at https://subwayinfo.nyc/mcp in your MCP client configuration.
What tools are available?
Tools include get_arrivals, list_alerts, plan_trip, get_line_status, search_stations, and transit_ask for natural language queries.
Can I use natural language to ask about transit?
Yes, the transit_ask tool enables natural language transit queries.
Is the server self‑hostable?
The README only describes a hosted MCP server; no self‑hosting instructions are provided.
Frequently asked questions
What transit systems does this cover?
It covers NYC subways, buses, ferries, LIRR, Metro-North, and Citibike.
How do I install the MCP server?
No installation is needed. Use the hosted endpoint at `https://subwayinfo.nyc/mcp` in your MCP client configuration.
What tools are available?
Tools include `get_arrivals`, `list_alerts`, `plan_trip`, `get_line_status`, `search_stations`, and `transit_ask` for natural language queries.
Can I use natural language to ask about transit?
Yes, the `transit_ask` tool enables natural language transit queries.
Is the server self‑hostable?
The README only describes a hosted MCP server; no self‑hosting instructions are provided.
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