Seasonal & Holidays

Winchester 2016 Thanksgiving Travel Information

Here's is some important holiday travel details as you prepare for your Thanksgiving weekend, whether you are traveling locally or beyond.

WINCHESTER, MA — Thanksgiving is a truly wonderful time of year where we reflect on what is important to us. However, one thing that most people are not thankful for is traffic or travel pains, and most of us will find ourselves in a stressful travel situation during the holiday.

As a Winchester resident, whether you are traveling near or far, you'll want to keep this information on hand.

Travel Tips

If you have to leave for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, try to hit the road early and avoid driving around 3 p.m. The best day to return is Friday after thanksgiving, and avoid traveling at 4 p.m.

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Train

The Lowell Line will operate on a normal weekday schedule Wednesday, on a Sunday schedule Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) and on a regular weekday schedule on Friday (Black Friday)

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Bus

Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day only.

The RIDE

The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving day.

West area: Veterans Transportation: 877-765-7433 TTY 888-553-8294

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