Is there an app for the T in Boston?

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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With the new MBTA mTicket App for Commuter Rail and Ferry, you can securely purchase MBTA Commuter Rail and Ferry Single Ride, Round-Trip, and 10 Ride tickets in seconds. Purchasing a ticket is easy: select your trip & ticket type, enter your payment card information and your smartphone is your ticket!

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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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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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Riders are no longer required to wear a mask while on the T. The following service and operations policies are in place based on CDC guidelines and the end of the Massachusetts COVID-19 public health emergency: CharlieCard Store is open Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM and Monday by appointment only.

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You can pay your fare in cash onboard all MBTA buses.

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Customers boarding at unstaffed stations who want to buy tickets with their credit card can do so on Amtrak.com or on their mobile phone prior to boarding.

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Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.

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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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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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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.

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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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