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Boston MBTA Transit

Stations and predicted arrivals for MBTA.

Boston MBTA Transit API is a free Transportation API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Transportation
Visit documentation ↗www.mbta.com

About MBTA

Official website of the MBTA -- schedules, maps, and fare information for Greater Boston's public transportation system, including subway, commuter rail, bus routes, and boat lines.

Provider
MBTA
Website
mbta.com ↗

Details from mbta.com.

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Boston MBTA Transit API FAQ

Who provides the Boston MBTA Transit API?

The Boston MBTA Transit API is provided by MBTA (mbta.com). Official website of the MBTA -- schedules, maps, and fare information for Greater Boston's public transportation system, including subway, commuter rail, bus routes, and boat lines.

Is the Boston MBTA Transit API free?

Yes. The Boston MBTA Transit API is listed in the Transportation category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Boston MBTA Transit API require an API key?

Yes. The Boston MBTA Transit API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Boston MBTA Transit API from the browser?

CORS support for the Boston MBTA Transit API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Boston MBTA Transit API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Boston MBTA Transit API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.