Welcome Aboard
Let's get you up to speed on riding with NICE!
⌚ When
We run Weekday, Saturday & Sunday schedules
Most routes, but not all, run 365 days; three run 24 hours
Check Holidays for service on those days
Routes are colored by type or longest scheduled wait:
Rush Hour | Other Times |
15 min | 30 min |
30 min | 60 min |
Peak Only | - |
Express | - |
🧭 Where
City Routes go further into Queens to connect with the Subway. To use these routes in Queens, you must cross the Nassau border; you can't get on and off in Queens on the same trip (why?)
County Routes stay mostly within Nassau County
See Maps for the whole network
See Schedules for where each route travels
Connections are available with MTA, SCT, AirTrain, Long Beach & HART
💵 How Much
Walk-up fare is $3.00
Tap a credit, debit or OMNY card or device, or show an e-ticket
You can also pay with coins (no bills or pennies)
To use paper bills, load to an OMNY card in advance
See Fares for details and discounts
Questions?
When is Rush Hour?
Weekdays 6-9a & 3-6p
What are "Other Times" ?
Midday 9-3pm; Evening 6-10pm; Owl 10p-6a
Can I bring my Bike onboard?
Bikes inside the bus are strictly prohibited. Some n6 and n88X trips are planned to operate bike racks on the front.
Do you have College discounts?
We occassionally partner with local institutions seeking to provide discounts to their students, but we don't have a permanent program. Check with your school to see if the have any active partnerships with NICE.
What does "NICE" stand for?
Nassau Inter-County Express
Why can't I get on and off in Queens on the same trip?
As the city's primary transit provider, MTA serves trips entirely within Queens. NICE only enters Queens to connect Nassau County customers with the Subway.