Newburyport/Rockport Line on the Commuter Rail (2024)

FAQs

What line is Newburyport on? ›

The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train (#161 | Newburyport) has 12 stations departing from North Station and ending at Newburyport.

Train or bus from Newburyport MBTA Station to Boston? The best way to get from Newburyport MBTA Station to Boston is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $4 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $17 and takes 1h 35m.

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newburyport and arriving at North Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

The MBTA Commuter Rail connects communities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island to downtown Boston, with 137 stops throughout the region. The service area includes 12 routes that run 7 days a week, plus special service to Gillette Stadium from Boston and Providence for sporting events and concerts.

Washington Street Trailhead: Entrance to the Clipper City Rail Trail on Washington Street in Newburyport, MA. Follow Winter Street (which is a one way street) to Washington Street. Limited parking is available on street in and around the trailhead entrance.

Beverly Depot is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Beverly, Massachusetts. Located in Downtown Beverly, it serves the Newburyport/Rockport Line.

Depending on the itinerary and season, traveling by train can be more affordable than driving. Between gas prices and rental-car charges, road trips can be expensive ventures. When it comes to Amtrak trains, you can expect to pay a premium for a private room in a sleeping car or a coveted last-minute ticket.

Tickets purchased online may be cheaper than the normal booking office fare, offer free assigned seating and are subject to Terms and Conditions accepted at the time of booking. Tickets can be only purchased online up to 90 days in advance. Child tickets are available from all ticket machines.

Gloucester station is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The T refers to the subway system that primarily serves the urban areas of Boston with multiple lines and underground stations. The commuter rail, on the other hand, is a regional rail system that connects the suburbs and outlying areas to the city, providing transportation for longer distances.

Is the train 24 hours in Boston? ›

Hours of operation vary, but most bus and train service starts around 5 AM and ends around 1 AM. There is no late-night or overnight train service in Boston, though some bus service starts as early (or as late!) as 3:30 AM. Schedules vary by mode of transit and day of the week.

If you arrive at a station and no ticket buying options are available to you, you'll be able to buy a ticket (including discounts) from the conductor on the train or at any point along your route.

Use Your CharlieCard on the Commuter Rail

You can use your CharlieCard to pay for travel within Fairmount Line Zone 1A. Tap your CharlieCard at the fare validators on the platform.

Most commuter (or suburban) trains are built to main line rail standards, differing from light rail or rapid transit (metro rail) systems by: being larger. providing more seating and less standing room, owing to the longer distances involved. having (in most cases) a lower frequency of service.

Take I-95 North to Exit 86, Rt. 113 East.

According to the 2023 USDA Hardiness Zone Map Newburyport, Massachusetts is in Zones 6b (-5°F to 0°F).

The Green Line's core is the central subway, a group of tunnels which run through downtown Boston. The Tremont Street subway runs roughly north–south through downtown, with stations at Boylston, Park Street, Government Center, Haymarket, and North Station – all with connections to other lines of the MBTA subway system.

The Orange County Line is a commuter rail line run by Metrolink from Los Angeles through Orange County to Oceanside in San Diego County, connecting with the Coaster commuter rail service to San Diego.