12306 Train Tickets vs Boston MBTA Transit
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Boston MBTA Transit.
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Boston MBTA Transit
Stations and predicted arrivals for MBTA
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Boston MBTA Transit
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Boston MBTA Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
12306 Train Tickets is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.