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.
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Standard One-Way Fares
Subway One-Way
with a CharlieCard
$2.75 with a CharlieTicket or cash
Local Bus One-Way
with a CharlieCard
$2.00 with a CharlieTicket or cash
Commuter Rail One-Way
with a CharlieTicket or mTicket
Price based on distance traveled
Ferry One-Way
with a CharlieTicket or mTicket
Price based on route taken
Reduced fares are available for eligible customers, and the MBTA offers The RIDE, a paratransit service, for customers who are unable to use other modes.
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Subway and Bus Passes
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1-Day Pass
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$12.00
Unlimited travel for 24 hours
CharlieCard valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown Ferry -
7-Day Pass
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$21.25
Unlimited travel for 7 days
CharlieCard valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown Ferry -
Monthly LinkPass
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$84.50
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Subway
Local Bus -
Monthly Local Bus Pass
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$55.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Local Bus
Note: Inner and Outer Express Bus fares are more expensive than Local Bus fares.
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 with our fare finder or zone maps.
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Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
CharlieTicket -
$84.50 – $398.25
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
Subway
Bus
Charlestown Ferry with passes for Zone 6 and upZone 1A passes not valid on Express Bus
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Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
mTicket -
$74.50 – $388.25
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zoneNo transfers to other modes
Ferry Passes
Ferry fares depend on your route. Find your fare with our fare finder.
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Ferry Monthly Pass
CharlieTicket -
$84.50 – $308.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Charlestown CharlieTicket valid on:
Charlestown Ferry
Subway
Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1AHingham/Hull CharlieTicket valid on:
All ferry routes
Subway
Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1A-5 -
Ferry Monthly Pass
mTicket -
$74.50 – $298.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
All ferry routes
Ways to Pay
The right way to pay depends on which modes you want to take, and how often.
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CharlieCard
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Best for regular bus and subway riders
Online card management
Discount on one-way faresValid on:
Subway
Bus -
CharlieTicket
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Best for visitors, Commuter Rail, and ferry riders
Purchase at any subway station
No discountsValid on:
Subway
Bus
Commuter Rail
Ferry -
mTicket
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Best for Commuter Rail and ferry riders
Easy online purchase and ticket scan
Discount on monthly passes
iPhone and Android appValid on:
Commuter Rail
Ferry
You can also pay in cash on buses and trolleys at street-level stops.
CharlieCard
CharlieCards are reusable plastic cards that can be loaded with cash value or 1-Day, 7-Day, or monthly passes.
Learn more about CharlieCardsReduced Fares
MBTA offers discounted fares for seniors, 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 under 12, ride for free.
The RIDE
The RIDE is a paratransit service for people who are unable to use the MBTA's other modes.
ADA Ride One-Way
with a Senior CharlieCard or TAP ID
Depends on location of pick-up and drop-off as well as booking time.
Premium Ride One-Way
with a Senior CharlieCard or TAP ID
Depends on location of pick-up and drop-off as well as booking time.
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