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MBTA Fares Go Up Today. Here's How Much It Will Cost You.
Take a look at how much you'll be shelling out come July 1.

The MBTA's new fare changes will take effect this Friday, and though you won't have to break the bank, prices are on the uptick.
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Commuters will see hikes almost across the board, save for a 10-cent drop in bus cash fares. Here's a look at how much you'll be shelling out come July 1:
Single-Fare Rides
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CharlieCard: $1.70
CharlieTicket: $2
Cash on board: $2
Senior and TAP: 85 cents
Student: 85 cents
Bus + Bus
CharlieCard: $1.70
CharlieTicket: $2
Cash on board: $4
Senior and TAP: 85 cents
Student: 85 cents
Rapid Transit
CharlieCard: $2.25
CharlieTicket: $2.75
Cash on board: $2.75
Senior and TAP: $1.10
Student: $1.10
Bus + Rapid Transit
CharlieCard: $2.25 (Users may transfer from a local bus to a rapid transit to a local bus for the price of one rapid transit trip)
CharlieTicket: $4.75
Cash on board: $4.75
Senior and TAP: $1.10
Student: $1.10
Monthly Passes
LinkPass Monthly: $84.50
7-Day LinkPass: $21.25
Local Bus Monthly Pass: $55
Senior/TAP Monthly Pass: $30
Student Monthly Pass: $30
Commuter Rail
- Zone 1A - $2.25
- Zone 1 - $6.25
- Zone 2 - $6.75
- Zone 3 - $7.50
- Zone 4 - $8.25
- Zone 5 - $9.25
- Zone 6 - $10.00
- Zone 7 - $10.50
- Zone 8 - $11.50
- Zone 9 - $12.00
- Zone 10 - $12.50
On top of the fare hikes, the MBTA has increased its Student Pass availability; come Sept. 1, monthly passes will be valid seven days a week during the academic school year. In addition, starting in 2017, students may retain up to $30 on their passes during July and August.
Last week, the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board approved a $14.8 billion 5-year Capital Investment Plan to improve its core systems and modernize the current infrastructure in lieu of expansion.
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