Are transfers free in Boston?

Commuter Rail and Ferry Certain monthly Commuter Rail passes printed on a CharlieTicket include unlimited transfers to any mode. Single-ride Commuter Rail and ferry tickets generally do not include free transfers.



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At most MBTA subway stops, you'll use your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at a fare gate to access the train platform. At street-level stops on the Green Line and Mattapan Trolley, you'll pay your fare at the onboard fare box.

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To pay for the T in Boston, you have several options. At subway stations, you can purchase tickets or add value to a reusable CharlieCard at ticket machines.

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Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line 1 (SL1) bus is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry. CharlieTickets are valid for travel on the subway and local bus routes.

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Boston's Subway - The T Except for walking, the T is the cheapest and easiest way to get around. Find a subway map, how to get the cheapest fares, and everything else you need to know - and be sure to check out the affordable Visitors Weekly Pass,which gives you a great deal, depending on how much you plan to use it.

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Read on for some of the top options to get around Boston.
  1. Hop On and Off with a Trolley Tour. Your best bet to getting around Boston with ease is to get a seat aboard the Old Town Trolley Tour. ...
  2. Ride like a Local on Public Transportation. ...
  3. Cycle around by renting a Bike. ...
  4. Call a Taxi or Use a Rideshare App.


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Credit and debit cards are accepted. You can purchase one-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones at ticket booths at: North Station.

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With its compact size, short blocks, numerous subway stops, and intimate scale, Downtown Boston is a walker's paradise. Some of Boston's most celebrated and historic neighborhoods--the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, North End, and more--are within a short walk of downtown.

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