Boston Fare Info
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One-way fares and passes are available for the subway, bus, Commuter Rail and ferry. Transfer rules depend on your pass type and how you pay.
Commuter rail special events services are subject to their own ticketing restrictions and pricing. Please ensure you have the appropriate ticket for travel on these special services, as standard tickets will not be accepted.
Reduced fares are available for eligible customers. Children age 11 and under ride for free.
Subway one-way
$2.40
Local bus one-way
$1.70
Commuter Rail one-way
$2.40 - $13.40
Ferry one-way
$2.40 - $9.75
Reduced Fares
Some riders are eligible for reduced fares. Military personnel and children under 11 ride for free.
No matter which type of reduced fare card you have, all reduced fare prices are the same.
Who rides for free?
Children 11 years and younger, People who are legally blind, Uniformed military personnel, Police, firefighters and Government officials
Subway and Bus
For Local Bus, Express Bus, Silver Line, and/or Subway, transfer up to two times and pay only the cost of the highest-priced service.
Pay with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, or cash.
| Fare Type | Fare Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Single | $2.40 | Aged over 11 |
| Concessionary Single | $1.95 | All consessions |
Bus fares
For Local Bus, Express Bus, Silver Line, and/or Subway, transfer up to two times and pay only the cost of the highest-priced service.
Tickets can be purchased with CharlieCard, CharlieTicket, or cash
| Ticket type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Single | $1.70 | Over 11 years of age |
| Concessionary Single | $1.00 | All consessions |
Subway fares are valid on the Red, Orange, Green, and Blue lines, Mattapan Trolley, and Silver Line routes SL1, SL2, and SL3.
Commuter Rail Fares
The Commuter Rail is divided into 11 fare zones, from Zone 1A to Zone 10. Stations in metro Boston are in Zone 1A, and every Zone beyond that indicates each station’s distance from Boston.
Your Commuter Rail fare depends on which Zones your boarding and exiting stations are located in.
| Zone | One-way fare |
|---|---|
| Zone 1A | $2.40 |
| Zone 1 | $6.50 |
| Zone 2 | $7.00 |
| Zone 3 | $8.00 |
| Zone 4 | $8.75 |
| Zone 5 | $9.75 |
| Zone 6 | $10.50 |
| Zone 7 | $11.00 |
| Zone 8 | $12.25 |
| Zone 9 | $12.75 |
| Zone 10 | $13.25 |
Ferry Routes
Charlestown Inner Harbor Ferry runs from Boston to Charlestown
East Boston Ferry runs from Boston to East Boston
Hingham/Hull Commuter Ferry travels between Boston, Logan International Airport, Hingham, and Hull
Lynn Ferry runs from Boston to Lynn
Winthrop Ferry travels between Aquarium (Central Wharf – South), Logan International Airport, Quincy, and Winthrop
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Charlestown Ferry One-Way | $3.70 |
| Hingham/Hull Ferry One-Way | $9.75 |
| East Boston Ferry One-Way | $2.40 |
| Lynn Ferry One-Way | $7.00 |
| Winthrop Ferry One-Way | $6.50 |
All can be paid with mTicket App, paper ferry ticket, or cash.