Commuter Rail Fares
One-Way Fares
Your Commuter Rail fare depends on how far you travel.
Commuter Rail One-Way
with CharlieTicket or mTicket App
Price based on distance traveled
Starting May 2023, for a six-month pilot period, you can buy $10 Commuter Rail tickets on select holidays.
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.
Tip! Reduced monthly Commuter Rail passes are available for eligible riders. Passes can be purchased on either a CharlieTicket or via the mTicket app.
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Monthly Commuter Rail Pass CharlieTicket
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$90.00 – $426.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
- Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zone
- Subway
- Bus
- Charlestown Ferry
- East Boston Ferry
- Hingham/Hull Ferry with Zone 6 passes and up
Please note:
- 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
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$80.00 – $416.00
Unlimited travel for 1 calendar month
Valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated pass zoneNo transfers to other modes
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1-Day Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass
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$11.00
Unlimited travel for 24 hours
Valid on:
- Commuter Rail Zone 1A
- Subway
- Local Bus
- Charlestown Ferry
- East Boston Ferry
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7-Day Commuter Rail Zone 1A Pass
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$22.50
Unlimited travel for 7 days
Valid on:
- Commuter Rail Zone 1A
- Subway
- Local Bus
- Charlestown Ferry
- East Boston Ferry
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Weekend Pass
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$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 -
5-day Flex Pass
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$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, up to designated pass zoneNo 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
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.
Tip! 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.
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CharlieTicket
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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 discountsOne-way and round trip tickets valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated zoneMonthly passes valid on:
Commuter Rail, up to designated zone
Subway
Bus
Charlestown Ferry
East Boston Ferry
Hingham/Hull Ferry with Zone 6 passes and upNote: Interzone passes not valid on subway, Express Bus, and ferry
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mTicket
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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
No transfersValid on:
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Cash Onboard
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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
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.
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.
Show your ticket or pass to the conductor.
- Open the mTicket App.
- Activate the ticket you would like to use.
- Show it to the conductor for verification.
- Tell the conductor you would like to pay in cash or with a credit card. They will ask you where you are going, and if you’d like a one-way or round-trip ticket.
- Pay the conductor. Keep in mind this may include a $3 fee if you boarded at a station where you could have purchased a ticket at a fare vending machine or ticket window.
- The conductor will give you a paper ticket with your origin and destination listed on it. If you’re going round trip, keep this ticket for your return.
Please note that this option is not available during Fare Is Fair events.
Reduced Fares
Some customers are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.
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.
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
Have a Question?
Other MBTA Fares
Reduced Fares
Some customers are eligible for reduced fares or can ride the T for free.
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.