Join the crowd!

T Service on Monday, April 20th (Marathon Day) 

More than a million spectators are expected to come out and cheer on the Boston Marathon. If you′re planning on joining the crowd, we have a few tips for you.

• Take the T to the Marathon — — We offer subway and trolley service to many prime viewing locations along the Marathon Route. Service will be increased to accommodate the fans expected to attend. Extra T officials and T Police will be on hand to provide assistance throughout the day.

• Buy your fare early - To save time and avoid crowds, purchase your roundtrip fare at any T station fare vending machine before the big day.

You can also purchase $5 CharlieCards and other fares (with cash) at the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo in the Hynes Convention Center on the following days:

Friday, April 17th    2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m
Saturday, April 18th 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Sunday, April 19th   9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Look for the MBTA table on the second floor, between Hall C& D, booth 2400.

• Check your route - To accommodate pre-marathon preparation the weekend before the race, we′ve had to make some adjustments to various bus routes in and around Copley Square.  On Marathon Monday we will reroute a few bus lines and close Copley Square Station. To watch the runners cross the finish line, get off the train at the Hynes Convention or the Arlington Street stop on the Green Line and walk a few blocks.

Please note - Due to anticipated crowds, bicycles are not allowed on the subway on Patriot's Day. Bicycles are permitted on the commuter rail except for peak-period trips, which are identified by shading on the schedules.

More about the Boston Marathon.