Harvard Square MBTA station couldn't be more convenient located! It drops you right in the middle…read moreof Harvard Square! It's clean, has helpful signs, very easy to navigate! You won't get lost, I promise! It is on the red line. Plan accordingly!

So we were in Boston and of course they're working on the red line, so we had to take the bus up to…read moreHarvard. Getting there was a saga, every person you spoke to at MBTA told you a different place to catch the bus. We ended up walking 16 blocks. We finally get to Harvard and we're randomly let off where I've added pics across from the TD bank but there's nothing clearly labeled which buses to take or not. On our way back we had to ask multiple bus drivers which bus ours should be to get back into the center of Boston. Bit of a nightmare, really. Clearer signage is a definite must, esp on days when it's raining, which it was.

This stop on the C branch of the Green Line MBTA has no services and few markings. It is a street…read morelevel platform with a brightly painted waiting area between the tracks and the roadway. There is no structure here to wait for the train out of the elements. There are no audible or visual announcements of the next train, though it is on a straight stretch of Beacon Street where you can see down the tracks for a good distance. Englewood Avenue is between Cleveland Circle (outbound, the terminus) and Dean Road (inbound). There is no machine here for adding value to your Charlie Card or purchasing a Charlie Ticket. The station is not handicapped accessible. You must board the train at the door with the driver so that you can swipe your card/ticket. Trains do not stop here unless the driver sees you waiting (if you're looking to board) or if you press the "stop request" button (if you're looking to disembark).

Not a bad looking T Station! Very large and spacious and…read moreeasy to maneuver! The concern for me is I did not see one Transit Employee or Police and needed directions to the drop off section! Plus it could be an issue in the dark hours!

This is a big T transit hub and there is a garage connected to it I believe. There are multiple…read moreways to enter and exit and so it can be a bit confusing, especially for first timers here like myself.

This is by far the nicest station on the red line stop! It looks the newest and cleanest station we…read morestop at while in Boston. They also mean it when they say this is the MIT stop. This exit puts you right on campus and just outside of the Google headquarters.

Why can't we switch inbound or outbound within the station? Make sure you check the signs before…read moreentering! It would be very unfortunate if you were running late and needed to swipe again. Yep that's definitely happened to me. Thankfully this one isn't located in the depths underground like Porter Square requiring multiple long stair cases/escalators to resurface. Aside from that logistical annoyance, I also have a horror story about how I was trapped on the red line trying to get to Seaport for an event for well over 40 minutes. There were issues with our train and if you know the Inbound line between Kendall/MIT to Charles MGH there is a vertical incline to clear the Longfellow bridge between the stations. (We didn't make it far before trouble happened.) Unfortunately the train struggled to climb and remained stuck waiting for assistance and updates. Disturbingly every 5 minutes or so we could feel gravity sliding the car back a few feet as well. I felt bad for the train operators who announced "we apologize for this inconvenience, we will get this train moving momentarily" every few minutes. The apology while appreciated lost the impact after the first few iterations. I was extremely late for my event, which thankfully I was not presenting or speaking. The worst aspect was we were trapped. No additional cars behind us until they decided to hitch our dead train to another to propel us to the next station where of course we all poured out at Charles MGH in the overcrowded station. Ever since that incident I have been wary of any red line delays.

An above ground station on the Orange Line across the river in Charlestown, Community College is of…read morecourse next to the Bunker Hill Community College. It is located underneath Interstate 93 but is still outdoors. You're covered from the rain and snow but not the wind or the cold. It is an island platform station, which means that the doors open on the left. There are audible and visual announcements of the next incoming train in either direction. There is no parking here. The station is completely handicapped accessible. There are turnstiles at street level and the usual automated ticket vending machines. The station is between North Station (inbound toward Forest Hills) and Sullivan Square (outbound towards Oak Grove).

Took the T into Cambridge to see a family member performing at Cambridge Porchfest (July 11&12,…read more2026). This station was our final T stop. There are plenty of businesses along this stretch of road if you are looking for a coffee shop or meal. Elevators from sidewalk to platform on both inbound and outboumd sides of the station, or take the staircase down. Entrances are across the street from each other. Tap to pay at the turnstiles. No facilities available during our visit. Signs on platform let you know how many minutes to the next train. This station is on the red line. (No parking at this station.)

MBTA bus stop #72 at Mass. Ave. and Pearl Street has become a homeless encampment with people on…read morethe benches, on the ground, under makeshift tents with blankets thrown over the benches, some harmless, some yelling, acting up. Bus riders can't sit, some feel threatened and stand away from the bus stop. Cambridge PD can't do anything unless the MBTA requests it. A request sent to the MBTA to have their own officers check the stop once in a while went unanswered, I half suspect that a T employee / social justice warrior trashed my message.

Beacon Street returns to being on a single elevation here and the T line tracks run down the center…read morewith street parking. Tappan Street features a small half-enclosed glass waiting area but no kiosks for purchasing a ticket or announcements of the next train. The station is not handicapped accessible and there is little space or protection between the tracks and busy Beacon Street. This neighborhood is a bit more commercial with restaurants and some shopping nearby. As with other surface-level stations on the Green Line, the driver will need to see you in order to stop the train so you can board, or you'll need to press the "stop request" button if you're on board. Note that you will need to board at the front of the train so that you can swipe your Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket. Tappan Street is between Washington Square (inbound) and Dean Road (outbound)

The New REDLINE CARS pulling into the Station at MGH/Charles was a nice sight to see!…read moreClean smooth and nicely shined ! Smooth right to the Stations on route and glad to be on it the First Day! With these new cars will make a big difference this summer for sure and less breakdowns! Just in time for FIFA!

One of my favorite stops on the Red line. Why?…read more In this area, the train comes up, outside and you get to see wonderful views of the city: the Esplanade, Charles River, Citgo sign! Iconic Boston views! This stop is a drop off for the Esplanade, one of the most picturesque spots in the city, so it makes the area, including this outdoor stop a nice place to get off or wait for your train. Clean, pretty easy to orient yourself and the views! Did I say the views? It might have the best ones in Boston and beyond!

This suburban station on Boston's Green Line is on the "D" Branch. The station boasts a large…read moreparking lot of some 545 parking spaces and is approximately 11 miles from the downtown Government Center station. Surface level, but the station does have decent cover from the elements. There are audible and visual announcements of the next train in both directions. There is a portable boarding lift for people who need assistance getting onto the higher platform trolley cars. As well, the station features a small building with a few kiosks for purchasing your Charlie Ticket or adding value to your Charlie Card. If you are boarding the train here, you will need to do so at the door closest to the train driver so that you can provide payment. Disembarking will require pressing the "stop request" button but it's a popular station so it likely will stop anyway. Woodland Station is between Riverside (outbound, the terminus for the D branch) and Waban (inbound). This is definitely a nice station and I am a fan.

Clean t station outside with seating on both sides. Inbound side has an enclosed hub with fare…read moremachines and heat during the winter! There's a great and comparatively inexpensive parking garage here as well so parking and riding in to get to the city would be an option.

Taking the train when I don't have to drive is always fun . I don't have to worry about looking…read morefor parking . I take the E train and it's fast convenient. I take it to the museum of fine arts normally. Or sometimes to government center .

I lived in DC for 15 years and rode the Metro quite a lot. I…read morealso traveled to NY and rode their subway many times. This is world class right here. In this location you can't buy a ticket so if you don't have one you may not be able to ride. I had a paper ticket but not enough credit for the ride. The driver was very nice and allowed me to board anyway. Later on my trip I bought what is called a CharlieCard that allows you inlayed trips in a 24 hour period for $11 bucks. I rode to Copley Square and then Government Center and back to Longwood Medical. It was easy, on time, clean and quick. It seemed very safe and all the stations were clean and seemed safe. My only down grade of one star is that they don't tell you that in some locations you can ride for free. I like free but has I known, I would not have purchased the CharlieCard. Also, the stations themselves are not well marked. Fortunately I everyone I met and asked for help was very nice and gave me great direcitons. The other downgrade is that if there are alot of people standing, you may not see the 'next stop' info on the scrolling sign. Also, many of the stops did not have the name of the stop on the wall so you could confirm your location. Overall I thought it was a very good and affordable option for getting around a very big city.