MBTA V3 API
FreeLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Real-time predictions, schedules, routes, alerts and vehicle positions for MBTA transit.
Example request
curl -s 'https://api-v3.mbta.com/routes?filter[type]=0,1&filter[stop]=place-north'
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Works with no key at a reduced rate, or register free for a key giving 1,000 requests a minute.
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