Mattapan Line — Rojo (Heritage)
Ashmont → Mattapan
8 stations
Terminals
Ashmont → Mattapan
Stations
8
Hours
5:00 AM–1:00 AM
Cost
$2.40
About This Line
The Mattapan Trolley is a historic light rail branch extending from the Red Line's Ashmont Station through the Milton/Mattapan neighborhood. Operating with vintage 1944 PCC streetcars, it's the oldest continuously operated light rail line in the United States, providing charming local transit with nostalgic heritage appeal.
One-Day Mattapan Trolley: Historic Transit Experience
Ashmont
Start at Ashmont Station and explore the neighborhood
Cedar Grove
Experience the historic Cedar Grove Station
Butler
Visit Butler Station and surrounding residential areas
Valley Road
Walk through the tree-covered Valley Road area
Mattapan
End at Mattapan Station and explore local community
Payment & Passes
CharlieCard
$2.50 card + fare valueMBTA reloadable card for subway (Red/Orange/Blue), buses, and commuter rail across Boston metro.
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Mobile CharlieCard
Same fares as physical cardDigital CharlieCard via Apple Pay or Samsung Pay. Instant setup, tap-and-go on readers.
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7-Day LinkPass
$84.50 USDUnlimited subway, local bus, and some commuter rail for 7 calendar days.
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