Can I buy an MBTA ticket with a credit card?
Can I buy an MBTA ticket with a credit card? You can pay with cash or credit card, and there may be an additional $3 fee if you board the train at a station where there's a fare vending machine or a ticket window. Please note that this is not always available, and conductors may check your ticket before you board.
Can you pay with credit card on MBTA Commuter Rail?
You can pay with cash or credit card, and there may be an additional $3 fee if you board the train at a station where there's a fare vending machine or a ticket window. Please note that this is not always available, and conductors may check your ticket before you board.
Does MBTA check tickets?
At any point during your Commuter Rail trip, including before you board or after you get off the train, an MBTA or Keolis staff member may ask you to show your ticket. In addition to ongoing checks at North, South, and Back Bay stations, we also perform random ticket checks at various Commuter Rail stations.
Can you bring food on MBTA Commuter Rail?
Food and drink must remain in closed containers. Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations.
How do you pay for the T in Boston?
At most MBTA subway stops, you'll use your CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at a fare gate to access the train platform. At street-level stops on the Green Line and Mattapan Trolley, you'll pay your fare at the onboard fare box. Did you know? The T has both trains and trolleys.
Can you buy MBTA ticket with cash?
You can pay your fare in cash onboard all MBTA buses.
Can I use my phone as a CharlieCard?
If you don't have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: CharlieTicket, a tappable ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes. an Android and iPhone app for Commuter Rail and ferry tickets or passes.
Does the MBTA take credit card?
Credit and debit cards are accepted. You can purchase one-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones at ticket booths at: North Station.
What app do I use to pay MBTA parking?
The MBTA works with PayByPhone to let you pay for vehicle parking in seconds. PayByPhone is a cashless, easy, and secure way to pay for parking. You can use PayByPhone to purchase single-day or multi-day passes (5 or 14 consecutive days). If you park at a lot regularly, you may want to get a monthly parking pass.
Can two people use the same CharlieCard?
Can I pay for more than 1 person using the same CharlieCard or CharlieTicket? Yes, if you use stored value (pay as you go) on a CharlieCard. You can pay for up to 4 one-way fares at once using a single CharlieCard at the same station. You can also store 1 pass of any type on the same card.
What happens if you forget to pay MBTA parking?
Unpaid parking sessions are invoiced and mailed to the registered vehicle owner on a monthly basis. They include the daily parking fee plus a $1 surcharge for every unpaid parking session.
Can I buy a train ticket on my phone?
Customers boarding at unstaffed stations who want to buy tickets with their credit card can do so on Amtrak.com or on their mobile phone prior to boarding.
Why is MBTA so expensive?
Lack of Funding: The MBTA relies heavily on state funding to operate, but funding has been inconsistent over the years. This has made it difficult for the MBTA to keep up with the maintenance and upgrades needed to keep the system running smoothly. Labor Costs: The cost of labor is a significant expense for the MBTA.
Do debit cards work on trains?
We accept American Express, Discover®, MasterCard®, VISA, Universal Air Travel Plan, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay credit and debit cards at ticketing locations. Amtrak ticket agents accept only valid, unexpired cards.
Can I use my credit card for transport?
Yes, you can.