The Woodlands Trolley Schedule: 6 New Free Town Center Trolleys, From Dolly to George, Are Now Rolling

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Woodlands trolley schedule stays the same, but the ride just got an upgrade: six new free Town Center trolleys — named Dolly, Molly, Jolly, Lolly, Holly and George — entered service after The Woodlands Township’s Grand Trolley Reveal on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, according to Hello Woodlands and The Woodlands Township.

The Woodlands Township unveiled the fleet at the trolley stop on the south side of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion along The Woodlands Waterway. Hello Woodlands reported that the trolleys left at 11 a.m. that morning for their first trips around Town Center. Township Chairman Brad Bailey told attendees the new fleet “will help us to continue to provide dependable service for resident and visitors for many years to come.”

The Woodlands trolley schedule and hours

The Woodlands Township lists these Town Center Trolley hours of operation:

• Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday: noon to 7 p.m.

The Woodlands Township says there is no trolley service on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026), Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Riders can check where each trolley is in real time with the Trolley Tracker map on the Township’s transportation website; no app is required. Visit The Woodlands says multiple trolleys run at once to keep waits around 10 minutes.

The Woodlands trolley route and stops

The Woodlands Town Center Trolley runs a continuous loop of roughly 4.5 miles. The Township lists key stops at Hughes Landing, Riva Row Boat House, Town Green Park, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Waterway Square, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, H-E-B, Cinemark 17 and The Woodlands Tower. The Township notes the route may vary because of construction, traffic or special events.

That makes the free trolley a practical way to reach Town Center’s busiest holiday dates this month, including the Ice Rink at Town Center opening Nov. 20 and the Lighting of the Doves festival at Town Green Park on Nov. 21. Hughes Landing riders heading to Rock the Row on Nov. 12 are also on the route.

The Woodlands new trolleys: names, drivers and features

The Woodlands names came from the Township’s Trolley Naming Contest, where the winning theme was “Rhyming Names, Plus George,” a nod to community founder George P. Mitchell. Hello Woodlands listed the fleet as Trolley No. 2501 “Dolly” (driver and Trolley Supervisor Kelly Smith), No. 2502 “Molly” (Roger Warren), No. 2503 “Jolly” (Jesse Blackwell), No. 2504 “Lolly” (Shon Youens), No. 2505 “Holly” (Lisa Howard) and No. 2506 “George” (Clint Finch).

The new trolleys include low-entry access for riders using wheelchairs and other mobility devices, permanent rear windows and improved air conditioning, Hello Woodlands reported. Community Impact reported that the Township set aside $2.2 million in 2024 for the six vehicles. The Federal Transit Administration reimburses roughly half of the program’s operating costs, and the trolleys have carried about 200,000 passenger rides a year over the past three years, according to Hello Woodlands’ report on the reveal.

The Woodlands trolley FAQ

Is The Woodlands trolley free?
Yes. The Woodlands Township lists the Town Center Trolley as free for all riders.

What time does The Woodlands trolley run today?
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday noon–7 p.m.

Does The Woodlands trolley run on Thanksgiving?
No. The Township says there is no service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

Where can I park for The Woodlands trolley?
The Township’s route map marks public and special event parking along the loop, and the Township encourages riders to park once and ride between Town Center destinations.

Who do I call if I miss the trolley or need help?
The Township lists 832-851-3362 for missed-bus and rider assistance, and 281-210-3800 for The Woodlands Township main line. ADA complementary paratransit is available for riders unable to use the regular trolley.

Photo credit (Illustrative image; shows a previous-generation Town Center trolley photographed in 2017, not the new 2026 fleet): Philcomanforterie — Wikimedia Commons, File:The_Woodlands_Trolley.jpg. License: CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0). Modification: resized to a 1280-pixel-wide version; no other edits.

Sources: The Woodlands Township Transportation Department, Hello Woodlands, Community Impact, Visit The Woodlands.