Red Line. The T's workhorse, the Red Line moves more commuters per weekday than any other route. (Note: We include the eight-station Mattapan trolley under the Red Line rubric.)
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Wherever you're going in Greater Boston, the T can help get you there. Here are some basics of the subway. Where can I go on the subway? There are four main subway lines—the Green, Blue, Orange, and Red lines—with 125 stops throughout the region.
The subway in Boston, all lines- Blue, Red, Green & Orange are very safe! From a male visitor's point of view, I have been working here in Boston for several years during the week, and have enjoyed walking around downtown on weekday envenings often alone, and found all of streets, subways, and T's completely safe.
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.
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.
The absolute best way to get to Fenway is to take the subway (known locally as the “T”) to Kenmore Square off the Green Line. Make your way to the Park Street station and you can take any train on the Green Line except for the E train.
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.
Boston's subway was the first in the United States and is often called America's First Subway by the MBTA and others. In 1897 and 1898, the Tremont Street subway opened as the core of the precursor to the Green Line. In 1901, the Main Line Elevated, the precursor to the Orange Line opened.
To the Airport: Take the Red Line to South Station>Transfer to the Silver Line SL1 (Logan Airport - South Station via Waterfront), which stops at all airport terminals.
On all MBTA buses, you can pay your fare in cash with coins or bills, up to $20. To pay your fare, tell the driver you are paying in cash, and insert the amount displayed on the fare box. Tip!