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| Boston: Getting Around Like most big cities, Boston has a variety of public transportation options that make it accessible to tourists traveling on a budget. WALKING: By far the cheapest way to get around, Boston truly is a walking city. In fact, the Freedom Trail is consistently rated as one of the country's top walks. The city center is fairly compact and there are lots of narrow side streets to explore. SUBWAY: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) runs the city’s subway, known to locals at the T. The T generally runs every 15 minutes between 5am and midnight, but check individual stations for exact information. Train lines are organized by color (blue, green, orange and red) as well as by the last stop on the line. The blue line even links with Logan Airport. Each trip costs approximately $1.25, but Visitor’s Passes can be purchased for one day ($7.50), three days ($18.00) and seven days ($35.00). Kids, senior citizens and those with disabilities travel for less. BUS: The MBTA also runs Boston’s bus service as well as streetcars and trackless trolleys. Though buses can get caught up in rush hour traffic and the effects of the Big Dig, they are still a highly economical way to travel with fares starting at just $0.60. Visitor’s Passes can also be used on city buses. Unfortunately, the trackless trolleys (buses designed to look like trolleys) cost $20 for the day but allow visitors to get on and off as often as they’d like, and stop in front of major attractions. Again, as with most major cities, avoid taxis if at all possible. Grid locked traffic and tempers that soar right along with the meter are not great additions to a trip. --Beth Morrissey <<Boston Home Next: Accommodation >> |
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