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The MBTA makes information available for developers, including schedules, real-time arrival predictions, alerts, performance metrics, and historical data.

MBTA Data Sources

The MBTA publishes data through the following sources:

V3 API

A fast, flexible, standards-based API for schedules, arrival predictions, vehicle locations, and service alerts.
GTFS

Industry-standard feed for bulk schedule data. Historic feeds also available.
GTFS-realtime

Industry-standard feed for bulk arrival predictions, vehicle locations, and service alerts.
MBTA-performance

The MBTA’s performance data API.
MBTA Open Data Portal

Get detailed, historical data—including ridership and performance data, schedules, and other system information.

Additional Information

Resources

Find additional resources for developers and more Massachusetts data sources.

Get Help with MBTA Data

For help with MBTA data sources visit our Google Group.

MassDOT/MBTA Developers Google Group

Use of MBTA data is governed by the MassDOT Developers License Agreement.

Get Help with MBTA Data

For help with MBTA data sources visit our Google Group.

MassDOT/MBTA Developers Google Group