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 adult (up to 2 children per adult).
New Fares Started July 1
See how the fare increase affects your commute.
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Standard One-Way Fares
Subway One-Way
with CharlieCard
$2.90 with a CharlieTicket or cash
Local Bus One-Way
with CharlieCard
$2.00 with a CharlieTicket or cash
Commuter Rail One-Way
with CharlieTicket or mTicket App
Price based on distance traveled
Ferry One-Way
with mTicket App or Paper Ferry Ticket
Price based on route taken
The MBTA also offers The RIDE, a paratransit service, for customers who are unable to use other modes.
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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 Inner Harbor 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 Inner Harbor 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 Inner Harbor 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: 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 -
$90.00 – $426.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
Subway
Bus
Silver Line
Charlestown Inner Harbor Ferry, Hingham/Hull Commuter Ferry with Zone 6 passes and up- Zone 1A passes not valid on Express Bus
- Interzone passes not valid on ferries
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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. Find your fare with our fare finder.
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Monthly Passes
on CharlieTicket -
$90.00 – $329.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
LinkPass valid on:
Charlestown Inner Harbor Ferry
Subway
Silver Line
Bus
Commuter Rail Zone 1AHingham/Hull Commuter Ferry pass valid on:
All 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
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
Silver Line -
CharlieTicket
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Best for visitors, Commuter Rail, and ferry riders
Purchase at any subway station
No discountsCash-value CharlieTicket valid on:
Subway
Bus
Silver Line1-day, 7-day, and monthly LinkPass CharlieTickets valid on:
Subway
Bus
Silver Line
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 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.