Is transit free in Boston?

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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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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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 MBTA is Boston's public transportation system, and it's a great way to get around quickly and cheaply. The “T” refers to the subway, which runs throughout Boston, into Cambridge, and into nearby suburbs, providing access to all the attractions located in Boston. Just look for the big T in a circle to find a stop.

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If you're here just for a visit, you're most likely to use the T and water taxis, plus several other ways of getting around: rental cars, land taxis, Boston's bike-share program (Hubway), city tour trolleys, and of course the easiest and cheapest of all: walking.

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Boston is a friendly, walkable city with a great public transportation system known as the T (MBTA). All of Boston's downtown areas and neighborhoods are accessible by train, bus, trolley, or water transportation.

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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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Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry.

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In general, subways and metros are an affordable way to travel in American cities. Some rapid transit systems charge a flat fee, while others may charge by distance or time of day.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) – Boston
  1. Web: www.mbta.com.
  2. Tel: 617.222.3200.
  3. Services: Bus, Subway, Rail, Ferry.
  4. Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit Cards, Checks.
  5. Ways to Pay: Online Store. Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) ...
  6. Monthly Pass: Local Bus – $48. LinkPass – $70. ...
  7. Split Payment Option: No.


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Households spent an average of $12,295 on transportation in 2022—the second largest household expenditure category after housing when spending on behalf of households, such as healthcare benefits, is excluded.

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How much is taxi from Boston Airport to downtown? A taxi ride from Boston Airport to Boston Downtown costs around $25-$45, depending on traffic and time of day.

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The Boston Logan Airport is located approximately 3-5 miles from downtown Boston, depending on which neighborhood you are traveling to/from. Taxi or App/TNC: o Depending on your destination, taxi fair will cost between $20-35 one way.

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