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Train Information

Massachusetts trains serve interstate, Amtrak, and local travelers

While in Boston, relax at a boutique hotel or spa then climb aboard regional, commuter, or local rail lines traveling through and within Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA or the “T”) offers daily train, bus, and trolley service through the Greater Boston Area. AMTRAK’s Northeast Regional Route runs downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, and its Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. The Downeaster offers four round trips every day from Boston North Station to Brunswick, ME, while the Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C., to St. Albans, VT. MBTA Commuter rail service is also available from Boston to Haverhill, Ipswich, Rockport and Lowell.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

MA 617-222-3200
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.

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Boston-Back Bay (BBY) Amtrak Station

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Copley Square - Stuart and Dartmouth Streets Boston, MA 02116 800-872-7245
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.

Boston – North Station (BON) Amtrak Station

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135 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 800-872-7245
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.

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Boston – South Station (BOS) Amtrak Station

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Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210 800-872-7245
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.

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Haverhill (HHL) Amtrak Station

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Washington Street at Railroad Square Haverhill, MA 01832 800-872-7245
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.

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Woburn (WOB) Amtrak Station

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Anderson Regional Transportation Center, 100 Atlantic Avenue Woburn, MA 01801 800-872-7245
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.

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Springfield (SPG) Amtrak Station

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66 Lyman Street Springfield, MA 01103 800-872-7245
The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C., to St. Albans, VT. Major stops include New Haven and Hartford, CT; Springfield, MA; and St. Albans, VT. Duration of full trip is 14 hours.
The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield.

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Amherst (AMM) Amtrak Station

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13 Railroad Street Amherst, MA 01002 800-872-7245
The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C., to St. Albans, VT. Major stops include New Haven and Hartford, CT; Springfield, MA; and St. Albans, VT. Duration of full trip is 14 hours.

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Westwood -- Route 128 (RTE) Amtrak Station

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50 University Avenue Westwood, MA 02090 800-872-7245
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.

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