Getting a CharlieCard in Cambridge
Where to Get a CharlieCard
CharlieCards are reusable cards that can be loaded with cash value or passes to pay bus and subway fares. You can buy CharlieCards from all MBTA fare vending machines at stations. Click here to learn how to purchase a CharlieCard at an MBTA station.
For more information about CharlieCards, visit the MBTA’s website.
The City of Cambridge also offers free, no-balance CharlieCards at the following municipal buildings:
City of Cambridge City Clerk’s Office
795 Massachusetts Ave., 1st Floor
Monday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
City of Cambridge Community Development Department
344 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Monday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
City of Cambridge Parking Services
344 Broadway, 1st Floor
Monday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
City of Cambridge Veteran’s Services
51 Inman St., 2nd Floor
Monday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
147 Hampshire St.
Monday: 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
City of Cambridge Department of Public Health (Limited Hours)
119 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Wednesday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Cambridge Multi-Service Center
362 Green St., 1st Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
Monday: 9AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 11:30 PM
Cambridge Public Library Branches
Click here to view branch hours & locations.
Main Library
449 Broadway
Central Square Branch
45 Pearl St.
O’Connell Branch
48 Sixth St.
O’Neil Branch
70 Rindge Ave.
Valente Branch
826 Cambridge St.
Boudreau Branch
245 Concord Ave.
Collins Branch
64 Aberdeen Ave.