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Thanksgiving Weekend in Boston – Holiday Travel & Updates

November 25, 2025

    Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! 🍂💛 Whether you’re catching a flight, cheering at a game, or indulging in leftovers, let us help you ride into the holiday weekend without the hassle.

    Key Service Updates

    • On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday), MBTA subways, buse,s and The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule. Commuter Rail will run on a weekend schedule. Ferry service will not run.

    • The Commuter Rail is offering a special $10 Holiday Weekend Pass valid Thu–Sun for unlimited travel.

    • Extra Silver Line (SL1) service to/from Logan Airport will be added the day before and the day after to handle the airport travel surge.

    • On Friday, Commuter Rail, subways, and buses return to weekday service.

    Travel Tips

    • If you’re flying via Logan, use the Silver Line for an easier connection.

    • If you’re using the Commuter Rail for suburban travel, check schedules in advance—they will differ from normal weekday patterns.

    • Load your Charlie Card ahead of time; stations may be busier and less staffed.

    • Expect moderate crowds at major shopping malls on Friday and Saturday—public transit remains the stress-free option.

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