Alternative Travel Options During Green Line Service Disruptions
Updated on November 29, 3:40 PM.
There will be multiple Green Line service disruptions in late November and early December. Travel alternatives during this time include a combination of free accessible shuttle buses, bus options, and fare-free Commuter Rail service between South Station, Back Bay, and Landsdowne.
Transit Ambassadors and other MBTA personnel will be available to assist riders throughout the Green Line. Riders should plan for extra travel time during these disruptions.
Full Closures
Green Line Downtown: No trains between North Station and Kenmore, November 27 – December 5
- Orange Line service is a good alternative between North Station and Back Bay, but note that Haymarket will be closed
- Shuttles are available between Copley and Kenmore
- The Commuter Rail is free to ride between South Station, Back Bay, and Landsdowne
- Accessible vans are available between Kenmore and North Station. Riders can request a van by using a station call box or asking station personnel for assistance.
Green Line B: No trains between Kenmore and Babcock Street, November 27 – December 5
- Shuttles are available between Copley and Babcock Street
- The 57 bus is free to ride between Kenmore and Packard’s Corner
Green Line E: No trains between Copley and Heath Street, November 27 – December 5
- The 39 bus is free to ride between Copley and Heath Street and runs parallel to the E Line. There are extra trips on this route during the Green Line disruptions.
Night Closures
Green Line E: No trains between North Station and Medford/Tufts, November 27 – December 10, from 8:45 PM through the end of service each day
- Shuttles are available between North Station and Medford/Tufts
Green Line D: No trains between North Station and Union Square, November 27 – December 10, from 8:45 PM through the end of service each day
- Shuttles are available between Lechmere and North Station
- The 86, 91, and CT2 buses run between Union Square and East Somerville. These bus routes also travel to Sullivan Square on the Orange Line.
- The 87 bus runs between Union Square and Lechmere.
Shuttle Bus Stop Locations
Questions?
For questions, comments, or complaints about this diversion, or to request a reasonable accommodation:
- Call Customer Support at 617-222-3200 (MA Relay 711).
- Share feedback online.
For questions or comments about accessibility, email the Department of System-Wide Accessibility at swa@mbta.com.