MBTA Commuter Rails
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The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) runs the subway and street car system in Boston and the commuter rail lines that come into North and South Stations.
Passes
A variety of passes and fares are available to fit your commuting needs.
- With the Charlie Card subway rides are $2.00, and the basic bus fare is $1.50. Children under 11 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Monthly passes allow for unlimited travel on all MBTA services and have built-in discounts and benefits such as reduced auto insurance rates.
- Student discount semester passes are available up to one month prior to the start of each semester at Student Services in Lyons Hall, Room 103.
- Read more about this program by clicking here.
- Sign Up by clicking here
Subway/Streetcars
The Green line serves downtown Boston and four areas:

Other Transit Links:
Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT)
Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA)
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)
Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) – includes former GMTA
Greater Attleborough Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA)
Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA)
Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA)
Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA)
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART)
Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA)
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
