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Boston – Christmas & New Year’s Transit Guide

December 19, 2023

    Hi Mooviters,

    The holidays are upon us, and to ensure your journeys remain effortless and joyful, your favorite transit app is here with the latest updates & service changes! At Moovit, we’re dedicated to keeping you connected and informed throughout this festive season.

    What’s in Store?

    🎄 Holiday Schedule Updates: Many agencies are offering alternative service for Christmas and New Year’s. As always, Moovit is updated. Plan your travels with our trip planner. We have also compiled a list of your favorite agencies below. 

    🚌 Real-Time Arrivals: Traveling during the Holiday season can be hectic but Moovit helps you stay informed with Real-Time arrival updates that let you know exactly when your bus/train/subway is arriving.

    ⚠️ In-App Service Alerts: Don’t get caught by any last-minute service changes, stay informed with our in-app service alerts.


    Christmas & New Year’s Service by Agency

    • MBTA
      • Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th
        • No Ferry service.
        • Subway, Bus, and The RIDE will run on a Sunday Schedule
        • Commuter Rail will run on a weekend schedule.
      • New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31st
        • Subway will run on a Sunday schedule, with increased service after 3 PM.
        • Bus and The RIDE will run on a Sunday schedule.
        • Commuter Rail will run on a weekend schedule.
        • Charlestown Ferry (F4) route service ends at 6 PM.
      • New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1st
        • No Ferry service.
        • Subway, Bus, and The RIDE will run on a Sunday Schedule
        • Commuter Rail will run on a weekend schedule.
    • Massport & Logan Express
      • Massport & Logan Express will operate regular service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
    • Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
      • Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will operate Sunday service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
    • Boston Express
      • Boston Express will offer a shortened Holiday service on Christmas Day.
    • The following agencies will have no service on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day:
      • Brockton Area Transit Authority
      • Lowell Regional Transit Authority
      • Merrimack Valley Transit
      • MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
      • Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (New Year’s Day- Saturday Service)
      • GATRA (New Year’s Day- Saturday Service)
      • Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (Route 10 service will run and is served by the Steamship Authority)
      • the WAVE
      • EZRide
      • WRTA (Friday, Nov. 24th – Saturday Service)
      • 128 Business Council 
      • Cape Ann Transportation Authority
      • PVTA (New Year’s Day- Holiday Service)

    From all of us at Moovit, we wish you safe and joyful travels. Happy Holidays!

    The USA Moovit Team

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