Transportation

Bicycling

Current MIT employees and students can buy subsidized annual Bluebikes memberships and ride at a discounted hourly rate. The subsidized annual membership for MIT employees and students is $35 (regularly $99). Follow these instructions to sign up or renew as a member of the MIT group. An MIT certificate is required in order to register. To learn more about Bluebikes, visit their site .

Public Transit

Subway (or the “T”), bus, and train

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) oversees local subway, bus, and train/commuter rail service in the Greater Boston area. The MBTA recently posted a comprehensive guide on how to utilize their services: “How to Ride the MBTA – The Basics“.

For degree students, MIT subsidizes 50% of the cost of monthly MBTA subway/bus passes (“T” passes). Your MIT ID as your “Charlie Card” (subway/bus card). This is not available to non-degree and visiting students. Student discounts can be found at the Atlas Center at E17-106 or visit the Student T-Pass Program website.

If you have family or friends visiting from out of town, they can save money with a Charlie Card. Obtain a Charlie card from an MBTA customer service agent at various stations, including Harvard and Park Street.

With Charlie cards, the fares are cheaper than with a Charlie ticket (paper ticket): For the subway, a Charlie ticket is $2.75 one way; a Charlie card is $2.25 one way.

Buses: Charlie ticket is $2.00; Charlie card is $1.70

Commuter Rail:

Varies from $2.25-12.50 one way

$10 Commuter Rail weekend passes (unlimited Saturday & Sunday travel). Can buy ticket on train.