Northeast Regional — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Northeast Regional connects Boston, MA and Culpeper, VA over a 728-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 41 stations across 10 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak
Service type: Regional Intercity
Endpoints: Boston ↔ Culpeper
Distance: 728 mi
Frequency: Up to 50 daily round trips end-to-end and segment service
Stations: 41
States served: 10 (MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)
Typical fare range: $29 – $229

Route guide

The Northeast Regional is a regional intercity service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Up to 50 daily round trips end-to-end and segment service over 728 miles of mainline track between Boston South Station and Culpeper, calling at 41 intermediate and terminal stations across 10 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Connecticut shoreline between New Haven and New London; the dramatic Susquehanna River crossing at Havre de Grace.

History & service notes

The Northeast Regional descends from the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Clocker and Senator services. It is Amtrak’s most heavily traveled route, carrying more than 9 million riders in a typical year. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Northeast Regional includes amfleet I coaches and ACS-64 electric locomotives; new Airo trainsets enter service through 2026. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Boston to Culpeper. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Boston	Westwood	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Westwood	Providence	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Providence	Kingston	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Kingston	Westerly	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Westerly	Mystic	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Mystic	New London	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
New London	Old Saybrook	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Old Saybrook	New Haven	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
New Haven	Bridgeport	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Bridgeport	Stamford	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Stamford	New Rochelle	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
New Rochelle	New York	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
New York	Newark	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Newark	Newark	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Newark	Iselin	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
Iselin	New Brunswick	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
New Brunswick	West Windsor	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95
West Windsor	Trenton	18 mi	32m	$12 – $95

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Boston, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Culpeper. The corridor passes through cities including Boston, Westwood, and Culpeper, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Northeast Regional's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.

Further Reading on the Northeast Regional

Riding the Northeast Regional: a first-timer's full-route diary
Best window seats and viewing tips along the line