Special Service
Elton John Concert Trains
On 7/27 and 7/28, we’re running special event trains from South Station to Foxboro station for the Elton John concerts at Gillette Stadium!
š²Special Event Train tickets are $20 round-trip
š« When purchasing tickets, select the day of your concert (7/27 & 7/28) as tickets are valid for only 1 day
šļø Tickets must be purchased in advance via mTicket or at our ticket offices in North, South, or Back Bay stations
ā Alcohol consumption is prohibited on trains and in stations
ā Large items (bags, coolers, & luggage) aren’t permitted
Link in bio for the full details!
MBTA.com/gillette
US Open Special Service
Headed to the 2022 U.S. Open Championship at The Country Club in Brookline next week? There will be extra Commuter Rail service running to/from Forest Hills all week via the Providence Line making an additional stop atĀ Forest Hills. The Needham Line will run on a normal schedule.
TheĀ United States Golf Association – USGAĀ is encouraging spectators to avoid traffic and parking by taking Commuter Rail, Subway, or Bus to the designated U.S. Open train stations during the event (June 13 – 19).
The USGA will provide complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the following stations and The Country Club:
- Forest Hills on the Needham Line or Orange Line. There will be extra Commuter Rail service running to/from Forest Hills all week.
- Reservoir on the Green Line D Branch
- Cleveland Circle on the Green Line C Branch
- Boston College on the B Line Branch
Visit MBTA.com/usopen for trip planning and fare information
CapeFLYER
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can take the Commuter Rail from South Station to Hyannis on Cape Cod. Beat the traffic and take the CapeFLYER instead.
Gillette Stadium
Check MBTA.com/Gillette for 2021-2022 Patriots Train schedules
For games, special event trains headed to Gillette Stadium will leave from South Station in Boston, making stops at Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center, as well as from Providence, Rhode Island with stops at Providence, South Attleboro, Attleboro, and Mansfield before arriving in Foxboro. For up-to-date game-day schedules, just click here.
Service to Gillette Stadium for concerts is on a concert-by-concert basis. If we are running train service for an upcoming concert, details will be available on our special service page.
Fares and Passes
Round trip event tickets to Foxboro are $20.
Please note that regular Commuter Rail tickets and passes (including the $10 weekend pass) are not valid for game or event trains.
You can buy tickets up to 1 week in advance:
- From ticket offices at South Station, North Station, and Back Bay Station
- In the mTicket app
Salem Haunted Happenings
Take the train to Salem this Halloween season for Haunted Happenings with $10 weekends!
Commuter Rail Schedule
For the weekends of October 23-24 & October 30-31, additional trains toĀ SalemĀ have been added to the regularĀ Newburyport/Rockport LineĀ to accommodate increased ridership. Weekend passes are available for $10, and allow for unlimited trips on the Commuter Rail on Saturday and Sunday.
View the 2021 Haunted Happenings weekend train schedule
Parking
Parking in Salem is limited in October. The MBTA parking garage atĀ SalemĀ station will be closed 6 PM ā 11:30 PM on October 31.
Winter Ski Train
Did you know you can take the Commuter Rail to Wachusett Mountain for a day (or night) of skiing?Ā
On Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during ski season, the MBTA runs special trains on the Fitchburg Line from North Station that are equipped with ski and snowboard racks. Make sure to take advantage of our $10 weekends tickets for round-trip travel!
Check back soon for the 2021-2022 Ski Train Schedule & information
For more winter activities, check out our Winter Fun map which highlights fun activities near our train stops.
Holiday Service
Commuter Rail operates on weekend schedules for most major federal and state holidays. Visit MBTA.com/holidays for holiday service information.
New Year’s Eve Service
On Friday, December 31, fares will be free after 8pm across all MBTA modes. Commuter Rail will run on a regular weekday schedule with the last trains being held until after 12 AM on all lines excluding Needham and Stoughton. For updated departure times, visit your lineās schedule at MBTA.com/cr or visit MBTA.com/holidays.
Bikes, including folding bikes, are not allowed on all inbound trains between 10 AM and 6 PM and on all outbound trains from 4 PM until the end of service.
On New Yearās Day, Commuter Rail will run on a regular weekend schedule.
Boston Marathon
Commuter Rail will run a regular weekday service during the marathon. We are also offering a $15 Marathon Pass for Commuter Rail. The unlimited all-day pass is valid for all Commuter Rail lines and zones. For more info visit https://www.mbta.com/guides/marathon-guide
Come on in for the Celtics
On Wednesday, June 8, the last HaverhillĀ (225), Lowell (341) & Fitchburg (433) Line trains will depart 15 min after the end of the Celtics game.
Donāt forget, kids 11 & under ride free!
For train schedules, fares, and directions to the TD Garden, visit MBTA.com/tdgarden
