Boston transportation

[cactusflower]

Hi,

 

We will be in Boston for one day as a cruise stop. Most information I see is for people starting or ending their trip in Boston. I can't find much where people talk about being there as a cruise stop.

 

Anyway, I want to get from the ship to Boston Commons. I know that I can catch a bus to the South Station and take the subway to Park Street station. What I can't figure out is payment. How much will the bus fare be and do I need exact change? Same question then about the subway?

 

If we decide to take a taxi instead, are they sitting at the cruise port throughout the day? Also, if we decide to take a taxi back to the ship - can you usually catch one at tourist spots or would we need to call one to pick us up?

 

Thank you!

Edited April 22, 2016 by cactusflower

[Nitemare]

Silver Line from the ship to South Station and a free transfer to the Red Line is currently $2.65.

 

Fare is going up in the next couple months to $2.75 (I believe).

 

mbta.com will have all the info for you

[cactusflower]

Silver Line from the ship to South Station and a free transfer to the Red Line is currently $2.65.

 

Fare is going up in the next couple months to $2.75 (I believe).

 

mbta.com will have all the info for you

 

 

Thank you. Can you pay that to the bus driver? Is exact change required?

[vivAtornado]

i suggest looking into uber!

[Nitemare]

Thank you. Can you pay that to the bus driver? Is exact change required?

 

The fare boxes take coins and bills. I don't think you get change so you can either make sure you have exact change or expect to pay $3 for your ride if you just have singles

[1025cruise]

I believe that the cruise terminal has a ticket a machine so you can buy passes before getting on the bus.