When there’s a world-class roadrace headed right through your neighborhood, expect to see some delays in your public transportation as well. Despite Patriot’s Day holiday status, all MBTA lines will be operating on their regular schedules.
Information courtesy of the MBTA website:
- The Red, Blue, Orange, Green and Silver lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule with extra service before and after the marathon.
- Copley Station will be closed all day. Use Hynes or Arlington Stations. The Berkley Street entrance/exit of Arlington Station will remain closed and he “B” section of Hynes Convention Center located on Boylston Street will be available for exit only.
- Customers are urged to load value on to their CharlieCards in advance in order to avoid long lines on Marathon Monday.
- Commuter Rail service will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
- Due to the dramatically increased ridership with extreme crowds, customers should expect delays throughout the day and are encouraged to budget additional time for his/her commute.
- Several bus routes will be diverted during Marathon Monday and customers are strongly encouraged to check T-Alerts and MBTA.com throughout the day for up-to-the-minute information. For a full list of the affected bus routes, check the MBTA marathon information website.
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