Massachusetts Public Transportation

 

Boston Bus, Biker, Downtown

 

Starting summer 2024, you can pay by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet, on the bus, Green Line and Mattapan trolleys.

 

Subway

The MBTA subway operates from 4:56 am to 1:02 am Monday - Saturday (depending on transit line) and Sunday from 5.20 am to 12:47 am. The fare is $2.40 (one-way) with a CharlieCard, CharlieTicket or cash or $1.10 with reduces fare card. Children 11 years and under are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult (up to 2 children per customer).
The MBTA Visitor Passport/Day/Week LinkPass is also available as a ticket good for 1 or 7 days unlimited use on Subway, Local Bus, Inner Harbor Ferry, and Commuter Rail Zone 1A. Monthly passes are avaialble.

Boston Apartments MBTA Subway Map

 

Bus

MBTA bus fare within Boston is $1.70 with a CharlieCard or $0.85 with a with reduced fare card. Children 11 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. The MBTA Visitor Passport/Day/Week LinkPass is also available as a ticket good for 1 or 7 days unlimited use on Subway, Local Bus, Inner Harbor Ferry, and Commuter Rail Zone 1A.
Express bus fares to suburban areas start at $4.25 and increase by distance traveled. Monthly passes are avaialble.

 

Commuter Rail

The Commuter Rail reaches the outlying cities surronding Boston. They include: Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport, Rockport, Worcester, Franklin, Lakeville, Kingston, Plymouth, Scituate and Providence Rhode Island.
The Commuter rail on-way starts at $2.40 with a CharlieTicket or the mTicket App, and increase by distance traveled. Monthly passes are avaialble.

Boston Apartments MBTA Commuter Rail Map

 

Commuter Boat Service

The Commuter Boat Service services the inner harbor of Boston to the South Shore. It is not only a wonderful way to commute, but an economical and fun way to see Boston by boat.
The one-way ferry fare starts at $2.40 with the mTicket App or Paper Ferry ticket, and increases by the distance traveled. Monthly passes are avaialble.

Boston Apartments MBTA Commuter Boat Service Map

 

Taxi

The fare is calculated by distance on a meter, which is visible to passengers. Taxis can be hailed on the street or called by phone.

 

The Ride

THE RIDE is the T's paratransit program service to 62 cities and towns. They provide door-to door transportation to eligible people who cannot use general public transportation at all or some of the time, because of a physical, cognitive or mental disability.
THE RIDE is operated in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is a shared-ride service, which means you are traveling with other people.
Only registered "THE RIDE" customers may take advantage of the service.

 

Parking Regulations

On-street parking at metered spaces require payment to park. The one or two hour posted limits are strictly enforced. Additional posted restrictions are applied during rush hour. Off-street parking is available in area garages and some businesses validate parking receipts at time of purchase. Valet parking services are available at many of Boston's restaurants.

 

Logan Airport

Logan International Airport is Massachusetts' largest Airport. Public transportation to it is available by the MBTA, taxi, limousine service, and by boat. Private helicopter service is also be available through several private companies.

How to Get to and From Logan Airport From Boston

  • Silver line: The SL1 bus serves every terminal at Logan Airport, offering connections to the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station in downtown Boston. Rides from Logan Airport are always free. If you are traveling to Logan Airport, transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 bus are also free.
  • Blue Line: Take the free Massport Shuttle from any terminal at Logan Airport to Airport Station for a connection to the Blue Line. The Blue Line connects with the Green Line at Government Center station and the Orange Line at State station.
  • Ferry: You can board the ferry at the Logan Airport dock to reach Long Wharf (Downtown Boston), Hingham, or Hull. Ferry service varies by season, with expanded service during the summer months. For more details, visit the Hingham/Hull Ferry page.
  • The RIDE: All eligible RIDE customers can take free trips with The RIDE that begin at any Logan Airport terminal and end within three-quarters of a mile of an MBTA subway station. This includes any stations or residences within that distance.

 

Worcester Regional Airport

Owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority, the Worcester Regional Airport offers major airline service.

Website: https://www.massport.com/worcester-airport/

Telehone: (508) 799-1741. (888) FLY-WORC

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