Northeast

Train Travel in Massachusetts

Boston is served by Acela, Northeast Regional, Lake Shore Limited, and the Downeaster, with MBTA Commuter Rail covering the metro.

8Routes

Passenger rail services with at least one stop in Massachusetts.

14Stations

Regularly served stations in our research index.

NortheastRegion

U.S. census/transit region for connecting service.

Routes serving Massachusetts

The following passenger rail services call at one or more stations in Massachusetts. Routes range from short-haul commuter rail systems to transcontinental long-distance trains; the table below sorts by service type.

Stations in Massachusetts

The station index covers 14 facilities in Massachusetts, from large urban union stations to rural flag stops.

Amherst Amherst Anderson/Woburn Woburn Boston Back Bay Boston Boston North Station Boston Boston South Station Boston Greenfield Greenfield Haverhill Haverhill Holyoke Holyoke Northampton Northampton Pittsfield Pittsfield Route 128 Westwood Salem Salem Springfield Union Station Springfield Worcester Union Station Worcester

Travel notes

Massachusetts is part of the Northeast region. Riders connecting between routes within the state can use any of the major hubs above for cross-platform or short-walk transfers, depending on the station. For onward travel beyond the rail network, intercity bus and connecting Thruway services often complement the train; consult the operator for current connecting itineraries.

Ticket types, on-board facilities and fare structures differ between Amtrak and each commuter operator; consult the operating agency for those details.