The holiday season is here, and it’s time to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. If you’ve got a commuter or a weekend day-tripper in your life, we’ve got some great ideas to make their travels more comfortable, enjoyable, and fun! Check out our Commuter Rail Gift Guide for thoughtful ideas that will keep them cozy and entertained on the go.
Things to pass the time:
🎧 Headphones or Earbuds (or even just a nice case!)
Every train rider needs a way to tune out the world, enjoy their favorite podcast, or catch up on streaming videos during the ride. Noise-canceling headphones or quality earbuds are a must-have gift. Noise canceling buds often also have a feature for letting in some audio so that the train rider in your life will still be able to hear on board announcements!
Gift Tip: Get them a nice carrying case so headphones/earbuds don’t get lost or damaged!
📚 Books/E-Readers
What’s better than diving into a great book during a peaceful train ride? Give the gift of reading with a bestseller or an e-reader. Want to go big? Wrap up an e-reader to make their commute extra special. Whether they love games, thrillers, romance, non-fiction, or the news it’s the perfect way to pass the time.
📲 Subscriptions for Audio Books, Magazines or the New York Times (for news AND games!)
We imagine you have a few Wordle or Crossword fans in your life, so a NYT subscription is perfect to help them play word games on their train rides. Plus subscriptions for Audio Books and Magazines make great stocking stuffers
📚Adult coloring Book
Cozy Commuter Essentials
🧤 Winter in Boston can be chilly, but a pair of touchscreen gloves, a warm hat or headband, or even a stylish scarf will keep your commuter warm as they wait for the train. For the ultimate gift, consider a durable winter coat or waterproof boots to help them brave the elements in style.
For the Weekend Adventurer
🚆Do you know someone who loves to explore new places? Our Commuter Rail $10 Weekend Pass is an amazing stocking stuffer. With unlimited travel on the weekends, they can visit cities like Salem, Lowell, or Worcester, or even head to the beach in Gloucester for a winter stroll. Pair it with a guidebook or a list of day-trip ideas in Massachusetts for a thoughtful and practical gift. Plus, $10 Weekends now includes federal holidays
Gift Tip: If you want to include trip ideas with your $10 Weekend Pass gift, use some of our custom itineraries as inspiration and add in gift cards to places near Commuter Rail stations! Here are a few itineraries we love or check them all out here
• Breweries along the Providence Line
• Family day out in Haverhill
• South Shore sightseeing along the Greenbush Line
🚆Keolis massAdventures
Want to give completely planned adventure that includes a $10 Weekend Pass? Check out Keolis massAdventures for packages the include hiking, castle tours and more! Keolis massAdventures is offering gift cards this season, too!
For the person on the go
🚲 We all have that one person in our life that is constantly on the move. If this person is taking their bike on board, they’re going to need an attachable phone holder they can place on their handlebars for directions. And to keep that phone fully charged, let’s pair that with a portable phone charger so they never run out of battery.
A Few Fun Extras for the commuter in your life
- A reusable travel mug for their morning coffee
- A compact umbrella for those surprise rain showers
- A commuter bag or backpack to carry everything in style.
Why Choose Gifts for the MBTA Commuter Rail Rider?
Taking the Commuter Rail means time to relax, read, or simply enjoy the ride. Whether your loved one is heading into Boston for work or exploring Massachusetts and Rhode Island on weekends, these gifts. Happy gifting and happy travels!