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 11 and under ride for free with a paying customer (up to 2 children per customer).
Standard One-Way Fares
Commuter Rail One-Way
with CharlieTicket or mTicket App
Price based on distance traveled
Starting January 23, 2021, the Charlestown Ferry will be temporarily suspended as part of Forging Ahead service changes.
The MBTA also offers The RIDE, a paratransit service, for customers who are unable to use other modes.
Transfers
Generally, your trip includes 1 free transfer within 2 hours of your first tap, but only if the mode you’re transferring to costs the same or less than your first fare payment. For example, transferring from subway to bus is free, but you’ll have to pay the difference if you transfer from bus to subway.
Most Common Passes
Subway and Bus Passes
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1-Day Pass
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$12.75
Unlimited travel for 24 hours
CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
Silver Line
CharlieTicket also valid on:
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown Ferry -
7-Day Pass
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$22.50
Unlimited travel for 7 days
CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
Silver Line
CharlieTicket also valid on:
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown Ferry -
Monthly LinkPass
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$90.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
CharlieCard and CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Local Bus
Silver Line
CharlieTicket also valid on:
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown Ferry -
Monthly Local Bus Pass
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$55.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Local Bus
SL4 and SL5
Note: Monthly LinkPasses are not valid on Inner/Outer Express buses. To pay your Express Bus fare, load your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket with an Express Bus pass or stored cash value.
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.
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Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
CharlieTicket -
$90.00 – $426.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
Subway
Bus
Silver Line
Charlestown 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
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Monthly Commuter Rail Pass
mTicket -
$80.00 – $416.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zoneNo transfers to other modes
$10 Commuter Rail Weekends
Take unlimited Commuter Rail trips on Saturdays and Sundays 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.
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Monthly Passes
on CharlieTicket -
$90.00 – $329.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
LinkPass valid on:
Charlestown Ferry
Subway
Silver Line
Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1AHingham/Hull Commuter Ferry pass valid on:
All MBTA ferry routes
Subway
Silver Line
Bus
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.
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CharlieCard
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Best for regular bus and subway riders
Online card managementValid on:
Subway
Bus
Silver Line -
CharlieTicket
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Best for visitors, Commuter Rail, and ferry riders
Purchase at any subway stationCash-value CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Bus
Silver Line1-day, 7-day, and monthly LinkPass CharlieTickets valid on:
Subway
Bus
Silver Line
Commuter Rail Zone 1A
Charlestown 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.
Auto-pay
Get a monthly bus pass that renews automatically.
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 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 11 and under, 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
Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.
Premium Ride One-Way
Depends on location of pick up and drop off as well as booking time.
Institutional Sales
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Reduced Fares
Some customers are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.
Use Your EBT Card to Pay Your Fare
You can use your EBT card to load value or passes onto CharlieCards and CharlieTickets.