BUMC Student MBTA Pass
2021/2022 Fall MBTA Semester Passes may be ordered via StudentLink between 9 a.m. ET Tuesday, April 27, 2021 and 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 10, 2021. No applications, cancellations, or refunds can be processed once the August 10th deadline has passed. These are non-negotiable policies set by the MBTA.
MBTA Fall Semester Passes will be valid during each of the following months:
- September
- October
- November
- December
Semester Link, Local Bus, Inner Express, and Outer Express passes will be loaded on to a CharlieCard, which will remain valid from September 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021.
21/22 Fall Semester Pass Pricing
| Pass Type |
2021 Fall Semester Pass Price |
Replaceable if lost or stolen |
One Card for Entire Semester |
| Local Bus |
$192.00 |
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| LinkPass (most popular) |
$320.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 1A |
$320.00 |
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| Inner Express Bus |
$484.00 |
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| Outer Express Bus |
$596.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 1 |
$760.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 2 |
$824.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 3 |
$928.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 4 |
$1,000.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 5 |
$1,104.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 6 |
$1,208.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 7 |
$1,280.00 |
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| Commuter Rail Zone 8 |
$1,380.00 |
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| Boat |
$1,168.00 |
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Charlie Card vs. CharlieTicket
LinkPasses and Bus Passes (Local, Inner Express, and Outer Express) are issued on “CharlieCards” which are used for the whole semester and can be replaced if lost or stolen. Commuter Rail Passes (including Zone 1A) are issued on “CharlieTickets” which must be picked up each month and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
Applying for a Student Semester Pass
To apply, go to the Student Link and select “MBTA Semester Pass” from the express link menu, log in using your Boston University login name and Kerberos password, and then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do not have a BU login name and Kerberos password, select the Student Link’s “Basics” tab and then select “Read Me First/Getting Started” for instructions.
Applications, cancellations, or refunds cannot be processed after the MBTA deadline (4pm EDT, August 10th).
Note: Students wishing to charge their student account must be registered full-time and in good standing to charge their account on the date of the deadline.
Is getting the Student Semester Pass right for me?
From a cost-benefit perspective, you may consider getting a CharlieCard through the MBTA and loading it with a cash balance to pay for fares if they will be infrequent. If you anticipate using MBTA services daily, then the Semester Pass program is probably right for you. The Semester Pass program offers an 11% discount off of the regular monthly “T” pass price.
If you only need to use the Green Line and other Subway lines, along with Local Bus routes, and not any of the commuter rail stops, we recommend the LinkPass CharlieCard instead of the Zone 1A Charlie Ticket.
If you are uncertain of which pass is best for you, more information is available online, or you can call Parking & Transportation Services at 617-358-7473 or email a member of the PTS staff and request assistance.
You must be an enrolled full-time student to charge the Semester Pass to your student account.
Note: CharlieCards issued for the Semester Pass program are only valid for the time period specified. DO NOT add a monthly pass or fare value to your CharlieCard as the card will expire when the program ends. Fall Semester Pass CharlieCards expire on December 31 and Spring Semester Pass CharlieCards expire on May 31.