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    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 Ticket, subway rides are $2.00. The basic bus fare is $1.50 with the Charlie Ticket. 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.


    Subway/Streetcars

    T Green Line

    The Green line serves downtown Boston and four areas:

    • Boston College Branch (B Train)
    • Cleveland Circle Branch (C Train)
    • Riverside Branch (D Train)
    • Heath Street Branch (E Train)

    MBTA Commuter Rail Lines

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    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)

    Amtrak

    Green Line Passenger

     

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