How do I pay for public transportation in Boston?

There are several options for buying tickets or loading up your CharlieCard. You can buy or renew 1-day, 7-day, cash value, and monthly passes at fare vending machines. They are located at all subway stations. Fare vending machines accept credit, debit, and cash payments.



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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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Subway Tickets & Fares You can get Charlie Cards at the ticket vending machines in most stations, and Charlie Tickets at the machines in every station. You can also pay for your ride in cash when you board buses and the T's above-ground Green Line trolleys.

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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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Getting to and from Downtown Boston Service from Logan Airport is always free. If you're headed to Logan Airport, transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are also free.

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Overview. Starting March 1, 2022, Route 23, 28, and 29 bus riders are able to board at all doors without paying a fare for two years. From March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024, MBTA Routes 23, 28, and 29 will be free for all riders.

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Turns out, there's a simple answer: It's illegal. Back in 1978, when credit cards were in their infancy, the state's powers that be approved the Discrimination Against Cash Buyers amendment, requiring all retail establishments in Massachusetts to accept cash.

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On Board the Train 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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Purchasing Tickets Onboard Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.

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Can I pay for more than 1 person using the same CharlieCard or CharlieTicket? Yes, if you use stored value (pay as you go) on a CharlieCard. You can pay for up to 4 one-way fares at once using a single CharlieCard at the same station. You can also store 1 pass of any type on the same card.

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Boston's subway system “The T” is the quickest way to get around the city and the Boston 'T' app is the best guide to using it. The Boston 'T' app includes the official MBTA subway map, train times for every station and a route planner to help you get around the city.

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The subway the fare is $2.50, and bus fare is $2.00 when paid in cash or using the paper Charlie Ticket. If you use a CharlieCard, the subway fare is $2.00, and the bus costs 1.50. You can get an empty CharlieCard from an MBTA Customer Service Agent at certain T stations, or online.

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SUBWAY FARES The cost of a one-way trip is $2.40 with a Charlie Card, a Charlie Ticket, or Cash. CharlieTickets are available at every stop using a self-serve machine. Charlie Cards can be picked up at the Downtown Crossing MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) and can be reloaded.

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On-Airport Shuttle Massport provides free shuttle bus service between airline terminals, the Rental Car Center, the Water Transportation dock, and Airport Station on the MBTA Blue Line. All Massport shuttle buses feature low-floors for easier boarding, luggage racks, and are wheelchair lift-equipped.

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