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.
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta-nyc-transit": {
"url": "https://subwayinfo.nyc/mcp"
}
}
}Tools
6Get real-time arrivals at any station
Get current service alerts
Plan a trip between stations
Check status of any subway line
Find stations by name
Natural language transit queries
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.
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