Train Information

Greater Boston and Cambridge is served by subway commuter trains, and Amtrak.

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  • MA

    Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

    The MBTA runs daily train, bus and trolley service through the Greater Boston Area. That system is called the MBTA or, informally, "The T." The system no longer accepts tokens and requires Charlie Cards or Charlie Tickets. Extended passes are also available. Call 617-222-3200 for more information.

    617-222-3200
  • Boston, MA

    Boston-Back Bay (BBY) Amtrak Station

    Schedules may change without notice; always call ahead to confirm.

    Regional Route offers downtown-to-downtown service along the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, with many departures every day. Car service is available from Kingston, RI, to Newport, RI. Seasonal ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard is available from Kingston. Duration of full trip is 12 hours.

    Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. Hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York and Washington, D.C., and intermediate cities. Length of full trip is 7 hours.

    Copley Square - Stuart and Dartmouth Streets 800-872-7245
  • Boston, MA

    Boston – North Station (BON) Amtrak Station

    Schedules may change without notice; always call ahead to confirm.

    The Downeaster offers four round trips every day from Boston North Station to Brunswick, ME. Intermediate stops include Woburn and Haverhill, MA; Exeter and Durham, NH; Wells, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach, ME. Length of full trip is 2 hours.

    135 Causeway Street 800-872-7245
  • Framingham, MA

    Framingham (FRA) Amtrak Station

    Schedules may change without notice; always call ahead to confirm.

    The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston.

    441 Waverly Street 800-872-7245
  • Boston, MA

    Boston – South Station (BOS) Amtrak Station

    Schedules may change without notice; always call ahead to confirm.

    Regional Route offers downtown-to-downtown service along the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, with many departures every day. Car service is available from Kingston, RI, to Newport, RI. Seasonal ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard is available from Kingston. Duration of full trip is 12 hours.

    Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. Hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York and Washington, D.C., and intermediate cities. Length of full trip is 7 hours.

    The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston.

    Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue 800-872-7245

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