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Boston's transportation system is the MBTA, or "T" for short. This includes the subways system, buses, the commuter rail (train) and even waterfront/boat service. When people in Boston refer to taking the "T" however, they are usually refering to the subway lines, and calling a bus a bus and so on. There are 4 main lines: Red, Green, Blue and Orange. For simplicity, think of it as two running North and South, and two running East and West with the intersections forming a square of 4 stops. "Inbound" simply means you are heading into that square, "Outbound" means you are heading away from the square. To ride the subway it will cost you $2.00, but if you opt to buy a refillable "Charlie Card" your ride will only cost you $1.70. Bus is $1.50, or $1.25 using the Charlie Card. On the subway, the main points of interest can be found as followed: Red line: Cambridge, Harvard University, MIT, Boston Common, the State House, Downtown Crossing (shopping) and down south into South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Braintree. Blue Line: Government Center, State Street, Aquarium, Airport and Suffolk Downs Orange Line: North Station, Haymarket (North End), State Street, Downtown Crossing and Chinatown Green Line: Science Park (Museum of Science), North Station, Haymarket (North End), Government Center, Park Street, Arlington, Boylston, Copley Square, Kenmore (Fenway Park area), Boston University, Boston College, Symphony Hall... It is important to note that the Green line splits after Copley and again after Kenmore. There are 4 lines: B, C, D & E. If running outbound in that direction past Copley or Kenmore, be sure to find which line you should be on. One more important tip about the Green line: it can be a crazy ride! With service both above and below ground, these trolley cars have been known to whip around corners. So hold on. The MBTA sells passes, visitor passes, weekly passes & monthly passes depending on the length of time you are planning to stay. You may also buy these online. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.mbta.com
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| | | | T / subway: Which Letter Did They Say | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
My first week in Boston I was terrified of riding the T because I never had been on a subway before. Well what a mistake that was. I went home my first weekend to visit my boyfriend and had to navigate the T trains by myself. Well, B, C, D, they all sound similar. I got on the wrong train and ended up at Boston College instread of Boston University. Luckily the T driver was nice and he let me back on and directed me at Kenmore Square to the right train. Once you have the letters down then you master the colors, green line, red line, orange line, purple line and blue line. Can you remember all that. When in doubt grab a T map, it will definately help. On most lines the T-Fare will run you $1.25 in each direction. If you are visiting Boston and plan on using the T a lot, you can invest in a visitors pass or one of the monthy passes offered depending on your length of stay. The last trains leave at 12:10 AM, so if you are partying late you'll need to find an alternative, such as a cab. Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: www.mbta.com
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| | | | T / subway: The 'T' | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Boston has a pretty extensive system of public transportation consisting of buses, a subway, commuter trains, and even ferry service. The system collectively is called the 'T', although most tend to use the term primarily to refer to the subway portion of it. The subway consists of four lines - Red, Green, Orange, and Blue - and among them covers most of the city and the immediate suburbs. Each line is different, with different "personalities" to its stations and equipment. Incidentally, Boston's is the oldest subway system in the country! The ferry services the Inner Harbor and runs the commuter service to the southern suburbs and Logan airport as well. The commuter rail spreads all over the Eastern half of Massachusets, north to south, with the trains coming into Boston's two very appropriately named North and South Stations. And the buses are... Well, they're buses. They go all over Boston and suburbs. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherWebsite: www.mbta.com
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