How do you pay for the T in Boston?

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. Did you know? The T has both trains and trolleys.



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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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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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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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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 addition of Apple Pay makes purchasing a ticket even easier, and we are delighted to be bringing the convenience to riders in Boston. Customers will be prompted on March 6 to update the app, which will include Apple Pay as a payment option.

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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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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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Upon completion, you'll be able to: Tap and board at any door with a fare card, smartphone, or contactless credit card. Reload using cash or credit card at vending machines at all stations and some bus stops.

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Food and drink must remain in closed containers. Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations. Littering in MBTA vehicles and stations can result in fines or tickets.

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Subway stops are color coded - Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line. To ride the T, you'll need a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket, which can be purchased at most subway station vending machines, and at select convenience stores.

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The Green Line travels through Boston's Emerald Necklace park system; The Red Line travels to Harvard University, where the school color is crimson; the Blue Line travels along and under the ocean; and the Orange Line travels along Washington Street, formerly named Orange Street.

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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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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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The agency said Monday that it had installed new readers on five fare gates at Wellington Station on the Orange Line. More readers, which will allow riders to pay using a contactless credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, are set to be installed throughout the Orange Line.

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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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