Boston is served by 3 regularly catalogued passenger rail stations and 5 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- Massachusetts
- Region
- Northeast
- Stations indexed
- 3
- Routes calling
- 5
Stations in Boston
Each rail facility in Boston is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Boston
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Boston in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Acela | Acela (High-Speed Rail) | Amtrak |
| Northeast Regional | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Lake Shore Limited | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| MBTA Commuter Rail | Commuter Rail | MBTA / Keolis |
| Downeaster | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (NNEPRA) |
Travel context for Boston
Within Massachusetts, Boston is one of 14 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Northeast region anchors 8 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Boston that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Massachusetts state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Boston, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Boston as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.