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Public Transportation
Subway
The MBTA subway operates from 5:15 am to 12:30 am Monday - Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 12:30 am. The fare is $1.25 per ride and is payable with a token which is sold inside each subway station. The MBTA Visitor Passport is also available as a ticket good for 1 or 3 or 7 days unlimited use. It can be purchased at the Back Bay Station's Amtrak window.
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Bus
MBTA bus fare within Boston is 90 cents payable in exact change upon boarding. Express bus fares to suburban areas start at $1.50 and increase by distance traveled.
The Commuter Rail reaches the outlying cities surronding Boston. They include: Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport, Rockport, Worcester, Franklin, Lakeville, Kingston, Plymouth, Scituate and Providence Rhode Island.
The Commuter Boat Service services the inner harbor of Boston to the South Shore. It is not only a wonderful way to commute, but an economical and fun way to see Boston by boat.
The fare is calculated by distance on a meter, which is visible to passengers. The fare starts at $1.50 for the first 1/4 mile and increases by 20 cents at each 1/8th of a mile. Taxis can be hailed on the street or called by phone.
On-street parking at metered spaces require one 25 cent coin per 15 minutes. The one or two hour posted limits are strictly enforced. Additional posted restrictions are applied during rush hour. Off-street parking is available in area garages and some businesses validate parking receipts at time of purchase. Valet parking services are available at many of Boston's restaurants.
Logan International Airport is Massachusetts' largest Airport. Public transportation to it is available by the MBTA, taxi, limousine service, and by boat. Private helicopter service is also be available through several private companies.
Owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority, the Worcester Regional Airport offers major airline service.
Website: http://www.flyworcester.com
Telehone: (508) 799-1741. (888) FLY-WORC
