MBTA Announces Spring Schedules, Increases Subway and Bus Service Frequency
Subway and bus spring schedules go into effect on April 6, Commuter Rail spring schedules went into effect on March 24, and ferry spring schedules begin to take effect on March 31.
Full information available at mbta.com/ServiceChanges.
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced improvements this spring to bus and subway schedules, which go into effect on April 6, 2025. Among the changes, the MBTA will improve subway frequency as well as bus frequency and schedule reliability in order to address growing traffic congestion. More information on upcoming spring changes is available at mbta.com/ServiceChanges.
“The Healey-Driscoll administration is fully committed to making the MBTA safer, more reliable, and more responsive to the needs of riders,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “We’re seeing the results of targeted investments in both our workforce and infrastructure—more efficient service across buses, subways, and Commuter Rail, driven by the completion of critical repairs and smarter capital planning. With more frequent service and more dependable schedules, we’re building trust with riders and encouraging more people to choose the MBTA for their daily trips.”
“We’re pleased to roll out these upcoming schedule enhancements this spring, which include a number of improvements for riders,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Our seasonal schedule revisions give us a regular opportunity to improve service, make upgrades, and incorporate feedback from our riders and stakeholders. The improvements to Routes 57 and 77, for example, are an important Bus Network Redesign milestone as we continue to improve service for riders who depend on it most.”
Subway Frequency Improvements This Spring
Beginning April 6, frequency and reliability improvements are planned on the Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines. Shorter four-car Red Line trains will also continue to be added to the schedule this spring during weekday rush hour. More information is available at mbta.com/ServiceChanges.
Bus Service Improvements
Beginning April 6, many bus routes are shifting trip times to improve service frequency and reliability. Riders are encouraged to use the MBTA’s Trip Planner to plan their trips and check out the full list of upcoming bus service changes at mbta.com/ServiceChanges.
Spring 2025 Commuter Rail Schedules?
Passengers can find current spring 2025 Commuter Rail schedules, which went into effect on March 24, at mbta.com/ServiceChanges and at mbta.com/Commuter Rail.?
2025 Ferry Service Schedules
Seasonal 2025 ferry schedules are now available at mbta.com/ServiceChanges and mbta.com/ferry. As previously announced:
Winthrop and Quincy Ferry Information
- Weekday Service:
Winthrop and Quincy Ferr ?weekday service will begin on Monday, April 28, 2025.
To better serve ferry passengers, weekday trips will be divided into two separate routes: the Winthrop Ferry operating directly between Winthrop and Boston and the Quincy Ferry operating directly between Quincy and Boston. With two separate ferry routes serving Winthrop and Quincy, the MBTA is more than doubling trips to these destinations on weekdays. Two separate routes also allow the MBTA to improve trip times from Winthrop to Boston by about 30 minutes (last year, a weekday trip from Winthrop to Boston or the Seaport took about 50 minutes; this season, these trips will take about 20 minutes). Both ferry routes will continue to serve Logan Airport, the Seaport, and Central Wharf / Aquarium.
- Weekend Service:
Winthrop and Quincy Ferry?weekend service will begin on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to coincide with Memorial Day weekend.
On weekends, the MBTA will continue to operate a combined Winthrop and Quincy Ferry route serving all destinations.
A one-way fare on the Winthrop and Quincy Ferry is $6.50 (or $3.25 for Reduced Fare riders). Tickets can be purchased on the Ticket app or with cash on board. Commuter Boat or Commuter Rail Zone 1 (or higher) passes and M7 cards are also accepted.
East Boston Ferry Information
East Boston Ferry weekday and weekend service will begin Monday, March 31, 2025.
A one-way fare on the East Boston Ferry is $2.40 (or $1.10 for Reduced Fare riders), which is the same as taking the subway. Tickets can be purchased on the Ticket app. Printed LinkPasses, Commuter Rail Zone passes, and M7s are also accepted.
Charlestown Ferry Information
Charlestown Ferry weekday and weekend service continues to operate year-round.
A one-way fare on the Charlestown Ferry is $3.70 (or $1.85 for Reduced Fare riders). Tickets can be purchased on the mTicket app or with cash on board. Commuter Boat passes or Commuter Rail Zone 1A (or higher) passes are also accepted.
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