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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

495 Connector Shuttle Service enables connections across 3 of the spokes to the Boston Hub

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority has launched their new 495 Connector service! Connecting eight 495/MetroWest communities along I-495 and Route 85 with all three commuter rail lines serving our region, this new pilot shuttle service gives commuters and residents at the heart of our service area transit options never previously available.

495 Connector Shuttle Service enables connections
across 3 of the spokes to the Boston Hub

Running between the South Acton MBTA commuter rail station in the north and the Forge Park/ 495 MBTA commuter rail station in the south, the service includes scheduled stops in Hudson, Marlborough, Southborough (MBTA commuter rail station), Hopkinton, and Milford, with riders having the ability to request stops or flag down the shuttle at safe boarding locations.

The service connects three commuter rail lines, five MWRTA fixed bus routes, two MWRTA catch connect zones, and eight 495/MetroWest communities.

Learn more about the service and view the complete schedule at the MWRTA's website -> https://www.mwrta.com/routes/commuter-shuttles/495Connector.

Download the PDF schedule as a reminder or to share -> https://www.mwrta.com/application/files/4717/4974/7014/495_Connector_Schedule.pdf

Thursday, May 15, 2025

495 Connector to launch May 27

The 495/MetroWest Partnership (@495Partnership) posted Tue, May 13, 2025:

"Since our founding, @495Partnership has advocated for improved transit connectivity to address the lack of north-south linkages along Rt. 85 & 495.

On 5/27, that dream moves closer to reality, when @MWRTA launches their 495 Connector!