How does Boston Silver Line work?

How does the Silver Line work? The Silver Line is listed alongside train routes sometimes, but it's actually a bus! Some Silver Line stops are underground and use fare gates, just like subway stations. Passengers traveling on SL1, SL2, and SL3 buses pay the standard MBTA subway fare.



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The Silver Line is a system of bus routes in Boston and Chelsea, Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Tap and board at any door with a fare card, smartphone, or contactless credit card.

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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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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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The harbor tunnel, which runs between Aquarium and Maverick stations, passes under Boston Harbor and is susceptible to flooding during storm surges.

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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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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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