Transfers | Fares Overview

When riding the MBTA, transfer rules depend on:

Whether you’re using a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket*
Whether you have a pass or are paying as you go
Which modes of transit you’re using

* If you pay with cash, mTicket, 10-ride, or paper tickets, you will pay the full fare price for transfers.

All transfers between subway lines and the Silver Line at rapid transit stations are free.

Transfer Rules by Fare Type

Single-Ride Fares (Cash Value)

CharlieCard

Note: These rules also apply to reduced fare CharlieCards loaded with cash value. You will be charged the reduced fare price for the mode according to the rules in this table.


Transit Used	Transfer Rules	Price
Transit Used	Subway + Local Bus	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first tap	Price	1 single-ride subway fare ($2.25)
Transit Used	Local Bus + Local Bus	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first tap	Price	1 single-ride Local Bus fare ($1.70)
Transit Used	Express Bus + Subway	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first tap	Price	1 single-ride Express Bus fare ($4 or $5.25)
Transit Used	Express Bus + Local Bus	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first tap	Price	1 single-ride Express Bus fare ($4 or $5.25)
Transit Used	Local Bus → Subway → Local Bus	Transfer Rules	2 transfers within 2 hours of first tap* * Only when travel is in the exact order listed.	Price	1 single-ride subway fare ($2.25)
Transit Used	All other mode combinations	Transfer Rules	No discounted/free transfers	Price	Full CharlieCard fare for each mode used

CharlieTicket


Transit Used	Transfer Rules	Price
Transit Used	Subway/SL 1 or 2 → SL 4 or 5	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first fare payment	Price	1 single-ride subway fare ($2.75)
Transit Used	Mattapan Trolley + Subway	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first fare payment when transferring at Ashmont Station	Price	1 single-ride subway fare ($2.75)
Transit Used	Local Bus + Local Bus/SL 4 or 5	Transfer Rules	1 transfer within 2 hours of first fare payment	Price	1 single-ride Local Bus fare ($2.00)
Transit Used	All other mode combinations	Transfer Rules	No discounted/free transfers	Price	Full CharlieTicket fare for each mode used

Passes


Pass Type	Transfer Rules
Pass Type	1-day or 7-day LinkPass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Subway Local Bus Silver Line Inner Harbor Ferry* Commuter Rail Zone 1A* * Only with pass on CharlieTicket.
Pass Type	Monthly LinkPass (including reduced fare CharlieCards)	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Subway Local Bus Silver Line Inner Harbor Ferry* Commuter Rail Zone 1A* * Only with pass on CharlieTicket.
Pass Type	Monthly Local Bus Pass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Local Bus* * Does not include SL 1 or 2.
Pass Type	Monthly Inner Express Bus Pass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Inner Express Bus Local Bus Subway Inner Harbor Ferry* Commuter Rail Zone 1A* * Only with pass on CharlieTicket.
Pass Type	Monthly Outer Express Bus Pass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Outer Express Bus Inner Express Bus Local Bus Subway Inner Harbor Ferry* Commuter Rail Zone 1A* * Only with pass on CharlieTicket.
Pass Type	Monthly Commuter Rail Pass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Commuter Rail (up to your Zone) Subway Local Bus Express Bus* Inner Harbor Ferry Commuter Ferry** * Except with Zone 1A passes. With Zone 6 – 10 passes. No transfers with mTicket or Interzone passes.**
Pass Type	Monthly Commuter Ferry Pass	Transfer Rules	Unlimited travel on: Ferry Subway Local Bus Express Bus Commuter Rail (up to Zone 5) No transfers with mTicket passes.