MBTA Shares Service Plans for 250th Celebrations April 19-20

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), along with state and local leaders, will celebrate Massachusetts 250. The MBTA will offer special services to and from Arlington, Lexington, Concord, and Lincoln, among other towns, Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025.

"We are excited to welcome residents and visitors from across the world to Massachusetts this Patriots Day weekend to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, right here in Lexington and Concord," said Governor Maura Healey. "We are glad to offer increased MBTA service to help attendees get to and from the celebrations safely and reduce congestion. We encourage attendees to use public transportation and look forward to celebrating MA 250 together over the next couple of years."

“The Healey-Driscoll administration joins with all Americans who are proud to be observing our country’s independence and celebrating the patriots who put our country on a path to creating equal opportunity for everyone,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “One of our core values at MassDOT is creating opportunity for all, and we demonstrate that by taking steps to create a transportation system which gives everyone access to education, places of business, houses of worship, health centers, fulfilling jobs, and community and civic spaces. The richness of our country and the Commonwealth is its people, and our decision-making exemplifies that we will not leave anyone behind.”

“The Commonwealth has a rich history, and “Massachusetts 250” is just one of many proud opportunities to celebrate our past and the significant contributions we have made that shape the future. On behalf of the MBTA workforce, we feel privileged to deliver mass transportation service every day under the leadership of Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll," said General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “These celebrations and events make Massachusetts the great place it is to live, work and visit. Delivering a safe and robust transportation network for the public that we serve is an honor.”

Commuter Rail

There will be a special Commuter Rail schedule for Saturday, April 19, 2025. Additional trains will be added to the regular Fitchburg Line -- which serves towns such as Lincoln and Concord -- to accommodate increased ridership. No bikes will be allowed onboard at this time.

Check the Commuter Rail access guide to see which stations are fully accessible and view the special 250th Celebration train schedule.

Bus Service

All MBTA buses are accessible, and riders can read the bus access guide for more information. On the weekend of April 19-20, bus service will be adjusted to meet the demands of Patriots' Day weekend. Detailed bus detour information will be available soon at mbta.com/alerts.

Arlington

Multiple bus routes serve Arlington on weekends, including Routes 62/76, 77, 78, 80, 87, 95, and 350.

Route 77 offers the most frequent service, serving Massachusetts Avenue between Arlington Heights and Harvard.

Starting April 6, 2025, Route 77 will improve to every 15 minutes or better for most of the day on weekends.

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, roadway closures in Arlington Center will detour Routes 77, 80, 95, and 350.

Lexington

Route 62/76 serves Lexington on Saturdays.

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, extra service will operate between Lexington Center and Alewife on Route 62/76 via Arlington.

From 5:10 AM until 7 PM, service will run every 20-22 minutes or less.

Detours will be in effect due to roadway closures.

Paying for Your Trip

Commuter Rail weekend passes are available for $10, and allow for unlimited trips on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays.

Learn more about Commuter Rail fares

Bus 1-Day passes purchased on CharlieTickets are valid from the date and time of purchase. Those purchased on CharlieCards are valid from the first tap at a fare box or fare gate.

Learn more about the MBTA’s service plans for Patriots’ Day weekend here.