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Fares Overview

One-way fares and passes are available for the subway, bus, Commuter Rail and ferry. Transfer rules depend on your pass type and how you pay.

Reduced fares are available for eligible customers. Children age 11 and under ride for free.

Standard One-Way Fares

subway

Subway One-Way

$2.40

with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, contactless payment, or cash

subway

with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, contactless payment, or cash

$2.40

More subway fares

bus

Local Bus One-Way

$1.70

with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, contactless payment, or cash

bus

with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, contactless payment, or cash

$1.70

More bus fares

commuter rail

Commuter Rail One-Way

$2.40 – $13.25

with CharlieTicket or mTicket App

Price based on distance traveled

commuter rail

with CharlieTicket or mTicket App

Price based on distance traveled

$2.40 – $13.25

More Commuter Rail fares

ferry

Ferry One-Way

$2.40 – $9.75

with mTicket App or paper ferry ticket

Price based on route taken

ferry

with mTicket App or paper ferry ticket

Price based on route taken

$2.40 – $9.75

More ferry fares

The MBTA also offers The RIDE, a paratransit service, for customers who are unable to use other modes.

Fare Calculator

Choose your origin and destination to calculate your fare with our Trip Planner.

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Transfers

Subway and Bus

For Local Bus, Express Bus, Silver Line, and/or Subway, transfer up to two times and pay only the cost of the highest-priced service.

Commuter Rail and Ferry

Certain monthly Commuter Rail passes printed on a CharlieTicket include unlimited transfers to any mode. Single-ride Commuter Rail and ferry tickets generally do not include free transfers.

Note: Transfers are not available with store value CharlieTickets or cash payments. Transfer rules still apply to travel with contactless payment.

Learn more about transfers

Tap to Ride

Learn more about contactless payment

Most Common Passes

Please note, 1-day and 7-day passes purchased on CharlieTickets and mTicket are valid from the date and time of purchase. Those purchased on CharlieCards are valid from the first tap into a subway station.

For monthly passes, subway and bus and mTicket passes must be purchased by the 15th of the month prior. Printed Commuter Rail and ferry passes must be ordered between the 15th and 22nd.

Refunds are not offered for any of these passes.

Subway and Bus Passes

1-Day Pass

$11.00

Unlimited travel for 24 hours

CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
subway Subway
bus Local Bus
silver line Silver Line

Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass on CharlieTicket also valid on:

  • commuter rail Commuter Rail Zone 1A 
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)

7-Day Pass

$22.50

Unlimited travel for 7 days

CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
subway Subway
bus Local Bus
silver line Silver Line

Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass on CharlieTicket also valid on:

  • commuter rail Commuter Rail Zone 1A 
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)

Monthly LinkPass

$90.00

Unlimited travel for the remainder of the month

CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
subway Subway
bus Local Bus
silver line Silver Line

CharlieTicket also valid on:

  • commuter rail Commuter Rail Zone 1A 
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry

Monthly Local Bus Pass

$55.00

Unlimited travel for the remainder of the month

Valid on:
bus Local Bus
silver line SL4 and SL5

Note: Monthly LinkPasses are not valid on Express buses. To pay your Express Bus fare, load your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket with an Express Bus pass or stored cash value.

See all bus fares

Auto-pay Monthly Passes

Sign up for Auto-pay so you never have to worry about reloading your CharlieCard again. Signing up is quick and easy, and your pass renews automatically each month.

Learn more about Auto-pay

Commuter Rail Passes

Each Commuter Rail station is located in a fare zone, from 1A-10. Your Commuter Rail fare depends on which zones your boarding and exiting stations are located in. Find your fare using our trip planner or zone maps.

Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
CharlieTicket

$90.00 – $426.00

Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month

Valid on:

  • commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
  • subway Subway
  • bus Bus
  • silver line Silver Line
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)
  • ferry Hingham/Hull Ferry with Zone 6 passes and up
  • Zone 1A passes not valid on Express Bus
  • Interzone passes not valid on subway, Express Bus, and ferry

Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
mTicket

$80.00 – $416.00

Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month

Valid on:
commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
ferry All MBTA ferries

No transfers to other modes

$10 Commuter Rail Weekends

Take unlimited Commuter Rail trips on Saturdays, Sundays and select holidays for just $10.

Learn more about weekend passes

Ferry Passes

Ferry fares depend on your route. Use our trip planner to plan your route and calculate your fare.

Monthly Passes
on CharlieTicket

$90.00 – $329.00

Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month

LinkPass valid on:
ferry Charlestown Ferry
ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)
subway Subway
silver line Silver Line
bus Bus
commuter rail Commuter Rail Zone 1A

Hingham/Hull Commuter Ferry pass valid on:
ferry All MBTA ferry routes
subway Subway
silver line Silver Line
bus Bus
commuter rail Commuter Rail Zones 1A-5

Ferry Monthly Pass
mTicket

$80.00 – $319.00

Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month

Visiting Boston?

We've put together a guide with everything visitors need to know about riding the MBTA. 

Check out our visitor guide

Ways to Pay

The right way to pay depends on which modes you want to take, and how often.

You can also pay in cash on buses and trolleys at street-level stops.

CharlieCard

Best for regular bus and subway riders
Online card management

Valid on:
subway Subway
bus Bus
silver line Silver Line

CharlieTicket

Best for visitors, Commuter Rail, and ferry riders
Purchase at any subway station

1-Day Passes, 7-Day Passes, and cash-value CharlieTickets valid on:
subway Subway
bus Bus
silver line Silver Line

Monthly LinkPass CharlieTickets valid on:

  • subway Subway
  • bus Bus
  • silver line Silver Line
  • commuter rail Commuter Rail Zone 1A
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)

Contactless payment

Best for visitors and regular bus and subway riders 
Easy to tap and go
Can connect with reduced fare benefits
Online card management
Not valid on Commuter Rail or ferry
Not compatible with daily, weekly, or monthly passes
 

Valid on:

subway Subway
bus Bus
silver line Silver Line
mattapan line Mattapan Line

mTicket

Best for Commuter Rail and ferry riders
Easy online purchase and ticket scan
Discount on monthly passes
iPhone and Android app

Valid on:
commuter rail Commuter Rail
ferry Ferry

Note: At new Green Line Extension (GLX) stations, you will need to validate your fare at street-level fare vending machines.

Learn more about fare validation at GLX stations

CharlieCard

CharlieCards are reusable plastic cards that can be loaded with cash value or 1-Day, 7-Day, or monthly passes.

Learn more about CharlieCards

Reduced Fares

MBTA offers discounted fares for people 65 and older, people with disabilities, middle and high school students, and low-income adults. Some customers, such as people who are blind or have low vision and children 11 and under, ride for free. 

Learn more about reduced fares

The RIDE

The RIDE is a paratransit service for people who are unable to use the MBTA's other modes.

the ride

ADA Ride One-Way

$3.35

Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.

the ride

Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.

$3.35
the ride

Premium Ride One-Way

$5.60

Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.

the ride

Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.

$5.60

Learn more about The RIDE

Institutional Sales

Reduced Fares

Some customers are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.

Learn more about reduced fares

Use Your EBT Card to Pay Your Fare

You can use your EBT card to load value or passes onto CharlieCards and CharlieTickets.

Learn more about paying with your EBT card

Fare Calculator

Choose your origin and destination to calculate your fare with our Trip Planner.

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Tap to Ride

Learn more about contactless payment

Reduced Fares

Some customers are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.

Learn more about reduced fares

Use Your EBT Card to Pay Your Fare

You can use your EBT card to load value or passes onto CharlieCards and CharlieTickets.

Learn more about paying with your EBT card