Often asked: Where Is My Bus Mbta?

What is the best MBTA bus app?

The MBTA is pleased to announce its endorsement of Transit App as the best app for transit riders in the Greater Boston Area. The selection committee’s unanimous vote for Transit App echoes the sentiment of the tens of thousands of Boston transit riders already using it every day.

How do you take the bus in Boston?

On the Bus

1. CharlieCard. Tap your card on the fare box target to pay your fare. The display will show how much value remains on your card.
2. CharlieTicket. With the orange arrow facing up and away from you, insert your ticket into the fare box ticket slot to pay your fare.
3. Cash. The fare amount is displayed on the fare box.

How do I use Boston public transportation?

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 use the MBTA?

At most MBTA subway stops, you’ll use your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at a fare gate to access the train platform. At street-level stops on the Green Line and Mattapan Trolley, you’ll pay your fare at the onboard fare box.

Can you buy MBTA tickets online?

Under this first-in the nation mobile ticketing program, customers will be able to purchase tickets and passes using the MBTA mTicket app for iPhone and Android devices wherever they are. With the new MBTA mTicket application, customers can purchase tickets in seconds via their smartphone.

Can I use my Charlie Card on the commuter rail?

Can I use my CharlieCard to pay for the Commuter Rail? No. CharlieCards can only be used to pay bus and subway fares. (The one exception is that some monthly Commuter Rail pass holders do receive their passes on CharlieCards.

What is the best way to get around Boston?

Getting Around Boston. The best way to get around in Boston is by walking. And when your itinerary takes you out of the city center, the second best mode is the efficient “T” subway system, which includes subways, trains and trolleys along five separate lines.

How do you pay for the MBTA bus?

On all MBTA buses, 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.

How much does public transportation cost in Boston per month?

TRAVEL PASSES AND CHARLIE CARDS There is a daily pass for $12.00 a day and a monthly pass cost $84.50 a month. The best deal is the weekly even if you are only staying for two or three days because after using it for 5 round trips, every other trip is free.

Can you get around Boston without a car?

Travelers can easily grab a cab, reserve a GO Boston Shuttle, or take public transportation. To get a taxi, simply follow signs to ground transportation. Rush hour traffic can add a significant amount of time to your trip so plan accordingly.

Where should I stay in Boston to walk everywhere?

If you’re visiting Boston for the first time, there’s no better neighbourhood than Back Bay. Centrally located and well connected, Back Bay is close to everything. It is within walking distance of Boston’s most famous landmarks and is also where you’ll find incredible shopping and delicious restaurants.

Do I need a car to get around Boston?

If you DON’T own a car MBTA – The MBTA is Boston’s public transportation system. If you live and work in the city it will be one of the easiest ways for you to get around. It consists of a system of trains, subway cars, buses, and even water taxis.

How much does the MBTA cost?

A one-way ticket costs between $2.40 – $13.25. Round trip, 10-ride, and monthly passes are also available. Reduced fares are available for eligible riders. How much will my Commuter Rail fare cost?

Do you need a Charlie Card to ride the T?

CharlieCards are available at select MBTA subway stations. If you don’ t have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: CharlieTicket, a paper ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes.

Does Commuter Rail Pass include subway?

Yes, if you buy a monthly Commuter Rail Zone pass – you also get unlimited travel on the local MBTA buses, the express buses, the T (Boston’s subway ), and the Inner Harbor ferries.