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Getting around Massachusetts

How to get from the airport and around Massachusetts, with verified MBTA fares.

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The MBTA lists a $2.40 one-way subway fare, a $1.70 one-way local bus fare, a $22.50 7-day pass valid on the subway, local bus and Silver Line, and a $90.00 monthly LinkPass, with transfers included within two hours. Reduced fares are $1.10 for the subway and $10.00 for the 7-day pass for eligible riders. We read these through a search summary of MBTA pages, some cached long ago, and verified no transit outside the Boston area. Fares change, so confirm with the MBTA.

Fares (verified October 20, 2026)

MBTA fares
ItemFareNotes
Subway, one-way$2.40Transfers within two hours included
Local bus, one-way$1.70
7-day pass$22.50Subway, local bus and Silver Line
Monthly LinkPass$90.00Through the last day of the month
Reduced subway / 7-day pass$1.10 / $10.00Eligible riders only

Source: MBTA (via a search summary). We did not verify rideshare or taxi prices or parking rates.

Choosing how to get around

Getting around Massachusetts — options
ModeGood forLimits
MBTABoston and Cambridge tripsCheck routes and schedules
CarCape Cod, Salem, the BerkshiresWe verified no driving times or prices
Rideshare or taxiShort tripsWe list no prices

The essentials

Arriving and moving around.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the MBTA?

$2.40 for a one-way subway ride and $1.70 for a local bus.

Is there a weekly pass?

Yes, a 7-day pass is $22.50.

Is there transit outside Boston?

We verified none.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

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