What subway fares does Boston MBTA use?

MBTA subway fares are flat: a Subway single ride is $2.40, a 1-Day Pass is $11, and a 7-Day Pass is $22.50.

Does BuzzMe work on the subway without service?

Yes. BuzzMe shows your pass and scannable code offline, so it works underground even when you do not have a signal.

Do I need to tap out on Boston’s core subway lines?

No. The Boston MBTA subway uses tap in on entry, and there is no tap-out on the core subway lines.

Boston Subway Pass on iPhone

Keep your MBTA subway pass ready on your iPhone with BuzzMe, the secure vault for transit passes. BuzzMe installs straight to your home screen, stores your pass privately, and shows the right code at the gate even underground.

Add BuzzMe to iPhone

Install BuzzMe straight to your home screen — no app store needed — then create your vault and keep your pass ready at the gate.

Open your browser menu and choose “Add to Home Screen”Create your vault

Built for Boston’s MBTA subway

Boston’s subway uses a flat fare. In the MBTA CharlieCard system, a Subway single ride is $2.40, a 1-Day Pass is $11, and a 7-Day Pass is $22.50. BuzzMe helps you keep the subway pass you need in one encrypted vault so it is ready when you head for the turnstile.

Ready at the gate, even without signal

As you approach a station or gate, BuzzMe automatically pins the right pass to the top of your vault. Your pass and its scannable code display offline, full-brightness, so a dead zone on the platform does not leave you stuck. BuzzMe shows the exact QR or barcode the fare gate expects, and the live identity watermark helps deter screenshots and reuse.

Made for how Boston transit works

BuzzMe knows the local fare system and helps you understand that Boston’s subway is separate from the zone-based Commuter Rail. It also supports the CharlieCard’s free or discounted subway-to-bus transfers. With BuzzMe on iPhone, you can install it to your home screen, buy tickets securely in-app through ChowBanQ with a tokenized card, and keep your passes private in a secure vault.

What you get in your Boston vault

Installs on any phoneBuzzMe installs straight to your home screen as an app on iPhone, Android and Samsung Galaxy — no app store, no separate wallet required.
Smart stack surfaces the right passAs you approach a station or gate, BuzzMe automatically pins the pass you need to the top of your vault so it's ready before you reach the reader.
Works offline undergroundYour passes and their scannable codes display without a signal, so a dead zone on the platform never leaves you stuck at the turnstile.
Gate-ready QR & barcodesEach pass carries the exact QR or barcode the fare gate expects, shown full-brightness for a clean scan.
Tap to check in at the gateCheck in with a pass right from your phone when you reach the station, platform or boarding door.
Knows the local fare systemArrive in a new metro and BuzzMe tells you exactly which local ticket to buy and how the fare system works there.
Live service alertsFollow your metro's transit agency and get pushed real-time service alerts for delays and disruptions on your line.
Buy tickets securely in-appPurchase transit tickets and passes inside BuzzMe, paid through ChowBanQ with a tokenized card — your card number never touches BuzzMe.
Encrypted, private by defaultPasses live in a secure, encrypted vault — think of it as a bank depository for your tickets, accessible only to you.
Tamper-resistant displayA live identity watermark protects the pass on screen, deterring screenshots and reuse.

Frequently asked

What subway fares does Boston MBTA use?: MBTA subway fares are flat: a Subway single ride is $2.40, a 1-Day Pass is $11, and a 7-Day Pass is $22.50.
Does BuzzMe work on the subway without service?: Yes. BuzzMe shows your pass and scannable code offline, so it works underground even when you do not have a signal.
Do I need to tap out on Boston’s core subway lines?: No. The Boston MBTA subway uses tap in on entry, and there is no tap-out on the core subway lines.

Ready to keep your subway pass safe and ready in Boston? Install BuzzMe and create your vault.

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