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Does MBTA train take cash?

Cash and credit/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. South Station.



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Most machines accept cash, major credit/debit cards, and EBT cards. Some machines only accept credit/debit/EBT cards and are marked to indicate that they don't accept cash. At fare vending machines, you can add cash value or 1-day, 7-day, or monthly passes to a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.

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You can pay with cash or credit card, and there may be an additional $3 fee if you board the train at a station where there's a fare vending machine or a ticket window. Please note that this is not always available, and conductors may check your ticket before you board.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket app. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket 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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There are (A) credit card only machines and (B) machines that take either cash (ie, notes/coins) or credit card. All machines have an English button /often other languages too and you can easily select the train, seat etc if relevant, and pay.

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Lack of Funding: The MBTA relies heavily on state funding to operate, but funding has been inconsistent over the years. This has made it difficult for the MBTA to keep up with the maintenance and upgrades needed to keep the system running smoothly. Labor Costs: The cost of labor is a significant expense for the MBTA.

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Tickets and passes for all modes except The RIDE are available at fare vending machines located at subway stations. Fare vending machines accept: Credit/debit cards. Contactless credit/debit cards.

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No: You can no longer use T tokens at the fare gates. To actually get on a train, you'll need to have a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.

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You can only use the number of trains you start with so you cannot complete routes if you do not have enough trains. You can only place and claim complete routes so you don't get points for playing only six trains. You can place your trains elsewhere on shorter routes to score points.

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If you don't have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: CharlieTicket, a tappable ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes. an Android and iPhone app for Commuter Rail and ferry tickets or passes.

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Credit and debit cards are accepted for the purchase of Amtrak tickets and services at all staffed stations.

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We accept American Express, Discover®, MasterCard®, VISA, Universal Air Travel Plan, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay credit and debit cards at ticketing locations. Amtrak ticket agents accept only valid, unexpired cards.

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You can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app .

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Pay for transit using iPhone
  1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap. , then tap Transit Card.
  3. Choose a transit card in the list, or search by location or card name.


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