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MBTA Commuter Rail, Boston, Mass.

The MBTA operates an elaborate network of commuter rail trains from Boston to suburban communities, allowing you to escape the city on interesting excursions.

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Besides operating Boston's four subway train lines, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates thirteen Commuter Rail lines connecting Boston with towns to the north (as far as the New Hampshire state line), west to Worcester, and south to Providence RI.

Trains depart Boston's North Station for Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Newburyport and Rockport, and trains depart South Station Transportation Center for Worcester, Needham Heights, Forge Park/I-495, Foxboro, Providence RI, Fall River, New Bedford, Middleborough/Lakeville and Kingston/Route 3.

The MBTA website has train schedules and fares.


 

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MBTA Commuter Rail train at Concord MA

An MBTA Commuter Rail train arrives from Boston at Concord's depot.