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Van Transportation Program
The Senior Van operates Monday - Thursday between 8:45 am and 3:00 pm. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis by calling the Senior Center at 617-846-8538 at least 2 weekdays in advance.
Extra stops will be an additional price and must be scheduled in advance. All prices listed below are round-trip.
Shopping Trips:
- Market Basket, Chelsea - Mondays at 8:45 am
- Market Basket, Revere - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 am
- Stop & Shop, Target, Dollar Store - Wednesdays at 12:30 pm
Encore Casino: Mondays at 8:45am (return ride will depart Encore at approximately 2:00 pm)
All riders must have emergency contact information on file with the Senior Center in order to ride on the Senior Van. This information can be provided over the phone when scheduling your first ride.
| Destination | Fee |
|---|---|
Local (Winthrop Area) | FREE* |
Planet Fitness (East Boston) | $5 |
Revere MGH (Revere Beach) | $5 |
Stop & Shop, Target, Dollar Store (Suffolk Downs area) | $5 |
Beth Israel (Chelsea) | $7 |
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | $7 |
Revere MGH (Broadway) | $7 |
Chelsea MGH/Market Basket (Chelsea) | $8 |
Eastpointe (Chelsea) | $8 |
Northgate Mall/Market Basket (Revere) | $8 |
Walmart | $8 |
Encore Casino | $10 |
Square One Mall | $10 |
Whidden Hospital | $10 |
Meadown Glenn Mall | $12 |
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital | $12 |
Stoneham | $14 |
*Please note, free local (Winthrop area) rides are limited to two round-trip rides per day.
MBTA The Ride also provides door to door transportation. To sign up, or for more information, visit their website or call them at 617-337-2727.
Updated March 2024