Besides operating Boston's four subway train lines, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates thirteen Commuter Rail lines connecting Boston with towns on the North Shore (as far as the New Hampshire state line), northwest to Lowell, west to Worcester, and south to Providence RI (here's a map of the entire system).

Trains depart Boston's North Station (map) for Waltham, Lincoln, Concord, Fitchburg, Lowell, Haverhill, Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, Newburyport and many other towns north and northwest of the city.

Trains depart South Station for Worcester, Needham Heights, Forge Park/I-495, Westwood/Route 128, Foxboro, Quincy, Plymouth, Providence RI, T F Green Airport RI, Fall River, New Bedford, Middleborough/Lakeville, Kingston/Route 3, and many other towns west, south and southeast of the city.

Most trains offer free Wifi service, but note there are no toilets or snack/beverage services on trains, and few stations except the main terminals (such as Boston and Providence) have toilet facilities. Plan accordingly.

Bicycles may be taken aboard all except rush-hour trains for free, but there is limited room for them. Board with your bike into the car closest to the locomotive.

The MBTA website has train schedules and fares.

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