One-way, round trip, 5-day Flex Passes, 10-ride, and
monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones are available on the mTicket App
. Credit and debit cards are accepted. You can purchase one-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones at ticket booths at: North Station.
What is the difference between a CharlieCard and a Charlie ticket?
Another distinguishing factor, a Charlie Card it plastic and can have money added to it. A Charlie ticket is paper and can be used to buy a new ticket (if you have less than $2 on it) but not ‘re-charged’. And the Charlie Cards themselves are free.
What is the MBTA 5 day flex pass?
The MBTA introduced the Flex Pass in July 2020. It
allows for five days of unlimited round-trip commuter rail travel in a 30-day period for 10% less than the cost of 10 individual one-way tickets
.
How much is a monthly MetroCard?
Monthly:
$127.00
(same as the cost of the MTA NYCT 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard). Bi-weekly and semi-monthly: $63.50. Weekly: $31.75.
Why is it called a CharlieCard?
The CharlieCard is
named after the lead character in the 1948 protest folk music song, “M.T.A.”
. The song was written to protest a fare increase in the form of an extra five cent exit fare for longer rides and was later made popular by the Kingston Trio in 1959.
Can I buy a CharlieCard at Logan Airport?
CharlieTickets are valid for travel on the subway and local bus routes.
You can buy them at fare vending machines in the terminals at Logan Airport, at Airport Station, and at South Station
.
Are Charlie Tickets reusable?
CharlieCards are
reusable cards
that can be loaded with cash value or passes to pay bus and subway fares.
Does CharlieCard expire?
Stored value CharlieTickets expire 18 months from the purchase date
. Can I pay for more than 1 person using the same CharlieCard or CharlieTicket? Yes, if you use stored value (pay as you go) on a CharlieCard. You can pay for up to 4 one-way fares at once using a single CharlieCard at the same station.
Can you add money to a CharlieTicket?
You can add a monthly pass or up to $50 in stored value (per transaction) to your existing CharlieCard
, valid for use on subway, bus, and Silver Line buses.
Does OMNY have monthly?
The
unlimited monthly MetroCard is still the best deal, at $127 for 30 days
, which means you’ve paid it off after about 46 rides. Again, if you take the subway or bus twice each day, that means you’re getting about 14 rides for free.
How much is a 30 day Metro pass?
Cost: $33 (7-day) or
$127
(30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time.
Will OMNY have unlimited?
This will provide
automatic free unlimited rides after 12 OMNY taps, Monday through Sunday
, without the need to pre-pay for the week, effectively eliminating the need for frequent riders to buy a weekly MetroCard.
Does Boston have mass transit?
Boston is a friendly, walkable city with a great public transportation system known as the T (MBTA).
All of Boston’s downtown areas and neighborhoods are accessible by train, bus, trolley, or water transportation
.
Is there an MBTA app?
The MBTA-endorsed Transit app
is the best way to plan your trips around Boston. Use the app to find the nearest bus stop, train station, or ferry dock; see when the next bus or train is arriving; and find out how long your commute will be.
How do you use a CharlieCard?
Is SL1 free to Logan?
The Silver Line SL1 route bus stops at each terminal. Normal T fares apply as far as using it to get to Logan, but
it is free—free—from the airport to Boston’s South Station
, which in turn entitles a Silver Line rider to a free transfer to the T’s Red Line.
Is the silver line free from South Station?
Service from Boston Logan: Disability accessible and with ample room for luggage,
the Silver Line is FREE from Boston Logan inbound to South Station
.
How often does the Silver Line run in Boston?
The Silver Line SL1 runs from approximately 5:30AM to 12:30AM
every day of the week
. o General cost for riding the MBTA: $2.75 single fare (CharlieTicket/Onboard Cash), $2.25 with preloaded Charlie Card.
How much is a Charlie ticket Boston?
The cost of a one-way trip is
$2.40
with a Charlie Card, a Charlie Ticket, or Cash. Charlie Tickets are available at every stop using a self-serve machine. Charlie Cards can be picked up at the Downtown Crossing MBTA and can be reloaded. The fare includes a free transfer to the buses.
How much does it cost to ride subway in Boston?
To ride the T, you need to purchase a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. These can be purchased at most subway stations at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is
$2.90 with a CharlieTicket or $2.40 if you have a Charlie Card
. Kids 11 years and younger ride free!
How do you pay for the Green Line in Boston?
At street-level Green Line and Mattapan Trolley stops, you can pay your fare
in cash with coins or bills
, up to $20. To pay your fare, tell the driver you are paying in cash, and insert the amount displayed on the fare box. Tip!
How do I know if my CharlieCard is expired?
CharlieCard users can check the expiration date on their card at any of the T’s hundreds of fare vending machines throughout the system
. If necessary, customers can pick up a new card, free of charge, before the end of the month.
How do I replace my expired CharlieCard?
Riders can
mail expired cards to the MBTA Revenue Department
and receive a new one by mail that will have the same cash value.
Does MBTA bus take credit cards?
All of the passes that riders are accustom to purchasing from the driver now can be purchased through the Free Token Transit app using a smartphone and a credit or debit card
.
