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Commuter Rail Fares

One-Way 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

Learn about Commuter Rail zones

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Commuter Rail Weekend Pass

$10.00

with CharlieTicket, cash, or mTicket App

commuter rail

with CharlieTicket, cash, or mTicket App

$10.00

Learn about $10 weekends

Starting May 2023, for a six-month pilot period, you can buy $10 Commuter Rail tickets on select holidays.

Learn more about $10 Commuter Rail Holiday Passes

Fare Calculator

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Commuter Rail Fare Zones

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.

Passes

The price of your monthly Commuter Rail pass depends on which zones your boarding and exiting stations are located in.

Monthly passes can be purchased at fare vending machines or on mTicket starting on the 15th of the month prior. Printed passes need to be ordered between the 15th and 22nd of the month prior to be shipped.

Note: Reduced monthly Commuter Rail passes are available for eligible riders. Passes can be purchased on either a CharlieTicket or via the mTicket app.

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
  • ferry Charlestown Ferry
  • ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)
  • ferry Hingham/Hull Ferry with Zone 6 passes and up
  • ferry Lynn Ferry with Zone 2 passes and up (seasonal)
  • ferry Winthrop Ferry with Zone 1 passes and up (seasonal)

Please note:

  • 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

Valid on:

No transfers to other modes

  • commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
  • ferry All MBTA ferries

1-Day Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass

$11.00

Unlimited travel for 24 hours

Valid on:

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

7-Day Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass

$22.50

Unlimited travel for 7 days

Valid on:

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

Weekend Pass

$10.00

  • Unlimited travel to all zones on all lines
  • Valid Saturdays and Sundays
  • Available onboard trains, at ticket windows, and from mTicket

Valid only on: 
commuter rail Commuter Rail

5-day Flex Pass
 

$21.60 - $119.25

  • Get five 1-day passes for a 10% discount compared to round-trip travel
  • 1-day passes valid for 24 hours of unlimited travel
  • Use passes anytime within 30-days after purchase
  • Available only in the mTicket app

Valid only on:
commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone

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

Perq

A rider tapping a Perq card at a fare gate

Get monthly passes—at pre-tax rates—through your employer.

Learn more about Perq

How to Pay Your Commuter Rail Fare

First, choose how you'll pay your fare

Conductors will check your ticket or pass after you board the train.

During Fare Is Fair events, your ticket may be checked at any point during your trip, including before you board or after you get off the train.

Note: CharlieCards are not accepted on Commuter Rail with the exception of cards with monthly Commuter Rail passes. These cards are printed with the month and zone of the pass and can be used to pay for both bus/subway and Commuter Rail.

CharlieTicket

Best for frequent Commuter Rail riders who also take the subway or bus
 Monthly passes available (1-Day and 7-Day passes also available for Zone 1A)
No online card management
No discounts

One-way and round trip tickets valid on:
commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated zone

Monthly passes valid on:
commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated zone
subway Subway
bus Bus
ferry Charlestown Ferry
ferry East Boston Ferry (seasonal)
ferry Hingham/Hull Ferry with Zone 6 passes and up 

Note: Interzone passes not valid on subway, Express Bus, and ferry

mTicket

Best for infrequent Commuter Rail riders or pass holders who don't often take subway or bus
$10 discount on monthly passes 
10% discount for 5-day Flex Pass
Convenient smartphone app for ticket purchase and validation
Option to purchase multiple tickets
Only one monthly pass per app or device
No transfers

Valid on:

commuter rail Commuter Rail, up to designated zone
ferry All MBTA ferries

Download on the App Store   Get it on Google Play

Cash Onboard

Best for infrequent Commuter Rail riders at stations where tickets can’t be purchased at fare vending machines or ticket windows
May include a $3 fee if you board at a station where tickets can be purchased
 Only available for one-way and round trip tickets
Not available during Fare is Fair events

Note: All Commuter Rail passes for one-way and round-trip travel expire 90 days from the purchase date.

You can also use your EBT card to load value or passes onto a CharlieTicket at fare vending machines, the CharlieCard Store, and MBTA retail sales locations that accept EBT cards.

Learn how to pay with your EBT card

storm service  As of Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the CharlieCard Store has been temporarily relocated to the State Transportation Building at 10 Park Plaza, due to maintenance issues.

Learn more about the temporary CharlieCard Store relocation

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

Then, choose where to buy your ticket or pass

When you're ready to board the train

The conductor will verify your fare payment after you board the train. The conductor may tuck a small piece of paper on the seat back in front of you to indicate that you paid your fare.

The only exception to this is during Fare Is Fair events, when your ticket may be checked at any point during your trip, including before you board or after you get off the train.

Reduced Fares

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

Learn more about reduced fares

Do You Get T Passes Through Your Job?

Monthly Commuter Rail passes can help you save money, even if you’re working a flexible schedule—just two round trips per week may be enough to make a monthly pass worth it.

See if a monthly pass works for you

Use Your CharlieCard on the Commuter Rail

You can use your CharlieCard to pay for travel within Fairmount Line Zone 1A. Tap your CharlieCard at the fare validators on the platform.

Learn more about CharlieCards

Fare Calculator

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

There was a problem performing your search; please try again in a few minutes.

Perq

A rider tapping a Perq card at a fare gate

Get monthly passes—at pre-tax rates—through your employer.

Learn more about Perq

Reduced Fares

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

Learn more about reduced fares

Do You Get T Passes Through Your Job?

Monthly Commuter Rail passes can help you save money, even if you’re working a flexible schedule—just two round trips per week may be enough to make a monthly pass worth it.

See if a monthly pass works for you