As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and convenience for the Merrimack Valley area residents, we are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of our new bus hub at a better, more accessible location. McGovern will serve as a central point making it easier than ever to get around.
To better accommodate the needs of our riders, we have made some adjustments to routes and schedules which will go into effect Sunday, September 29, 2024. Scroll down for updated routes and schedules.
Key Features of the New Hub:
- Prime Location: Located at 211 Merrimack Street, in Lawrence, McGovern is strategically positioned to maximize accessibility and it is is designed to serve a larger portion of the community efficiently.
- Intermodal Station Integration: This hub will be more than just a bus station. It will integrate multiple modes of transportation, including buses, trains and bikes. This will make transferring between different forms of transit easier and faster.
- Enhanced Connectivity: The new hub will enhance connections between key areas like Lawrence, Haverhill and Newburyport, making commuting smoother for work, education, leisure and other activities.
The McGovern bus hub and intermodal station will provide you with more reliable, convenient, and sustainable transportation options. It’s designed to make your commute smoother and to support the continued growth and vitality of our community.
We’re eager to see how these improvements will enhance your travel experience!
WELCOME TO MCGOVERN 😊
At the new McGovern location, each bus will be assigned to a parking space – or PLATFORM – taking the guess work out of finding your bus. There will be 9 platforms (A-H and J) separated into two lanes. In Lane 1 (which is the row of buses closest to Merrimack Street) you will find Platforms A-D. In Lane 2 (which is the row of buses closest to the train tracks) you will find Platforms E-H and J.
SCHEDULES UPDATE – TO GO INTO EFFECT MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
To improve reliability and reduce last-minute cancellations, the following adjustments will be made to our bus service hours beginning Monday, October 21, for WEEKDAYS ONLY and ONLY AT THE BEGINNING & END OF THE SERVICE DAY. This change is aimed at ensuring that all scheduled routes operate as smoothly and consistently as possible.
For early morning or later evening riders, we understand that this may affect your usual travel plans, and we encourage passengers to check updated schedules prior to their trip. You can find the new service hours and route details on our website and at the transit centers.
- Routes 3, 5, 6 and 8 will run
- Every hour, on the top of the hour
- From 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Every half hour
- From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Every hour, on the top of the hour
- Route 2 will run
- Every hour, on the top of the hour
- From 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Every half hour
- From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Every hour, on the top of the hour
- Route 4 will run
- Trip @ 5:45 AM remains, as scheduled
- Every hour, at quarter past the hour
- From 6:15 AM to 8:15 AM
- Trips @ 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM
- Every half hour, at quarter past and quarter of the hour
- From 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM
- Route 7 will run
- Every hour, at quarter past the hour
- From 5:45 AM to 7:45 AM
- From 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Every half hour, at quarter past and quarter of the hour
- From 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM
- Every hour, at quarter past the hour
- Route 9 will run
- Every hour, at a quarter of the hour
- From 5:15 AM to 8:15 AM
- Trips @ 6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM
- Every half hour, at a quarter past and a quarter of the hour
- From 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- Every hour, at a quarter of the hour
- Route 10 will run
- Every hour, at a quarter past of the hour
- From 4:45 AM to 7:45 AM
- From 4:45 PM to 8:45 PM
- Every half hour, at a quarter past and a quarter of the hour
- Every hour, at a quarter past of the hour
Individual route schedules and maps are now available for your convenience here. Whether you are planning your daily commute, a special trip, or simply exploring the area, these resources will help you navigate more efficiently.
- Click here for Route 2 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 3 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 4 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 5 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 6 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 7 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 8 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 9 schedule and map
- Click here for Route 10 schedule and map
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you make your journey as smooth as possible!