Massachusetts - Train Information

Amherst (AMM) Amtrak Station
13 Railroad Street
Amherst, MA  01002  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst, Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.

Pittsfield (PIT) Amtrak Station
Depot Street
Pittsfield, MA  01201  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Springfield (SPG) Amtrak Station
66 Lyman Street
Springfield, MA  01103  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Vermonter route runs daily from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans, VT. Major stops en route are Washington – New York, NY – Springfield, MA – Burlington/ Essex Junction, VT -- St. Albans, VT. Other intermediate stations include Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, Amherst, Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Claremont (NH), Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, Essex Junction. Trip length from Washington, D.C. to St. Albans is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Train numbers are 54, 55, 56, 57. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Framingham (FRA) Amtrak Station
441 Waverly Street
Framingham, MA  01701  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Boston / Westwood – Route 128 (RTE) Amtrak Station
50 University Avenue
Westwood, MA  02090  
Phone: 800-872-7245

Regional Route offers downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, with many departures every day. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; Mystic, CT; New London, CT; Windsor, CT; Hartford, CT; Stamford, CT; New York; Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Alexandria, VA; Quantico, VA; Richmond, VA; Williamsburg, VA. Amtrak shuttle trains provide additional service between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA. Van or car service is available from Kingston, RI, to Newport, RI. Seasonal ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard is available from Kingston, RI. Length of trip is 12 hours and 30 minutes. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.
Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. Hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York and Washington, D.C., and intermediate cities. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; New London, CT; New Haven, CT; New York, Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; BWI Airport; Washington, D.C. Length of trip is 7 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Boston – North Station (BON) Amtrak Station
135 Causeway Street
Boston, MA  02114  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Downeaster offers four round trips every day from Boston North Station to Portland, ME. Intermediate stops include Woburn, MA; Haverhill, MA; Exeter, NH; Durham, NH; Wells, ME; Saco, ME; Old Orchard Beach, ME. Length of trip is 2 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Boston – South Station (BOS) Amtrak Station
Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA  02210  
Phone: 800-872-7245

Regional Route offers downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, with many departures every day. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; Mystic, CT; New London, CT; Windsor, CT; Hartford, CT; Stamford, CT; New York; Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Alexandria, VA; Quantico, VA; Richmond, VA; Williamsburg, VA. Amtrak shuttle trains provide additional service between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA. Van or car service is available from Kingston, RI, to Newport, RI. Seasonal ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard is available from Kingston, RI. Length of trip is 12 hours and 30 minutes. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. Hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York and Washington, D.C., and intermediate cities. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; New London, CT; New Haven, CT; New York, Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; BWI Airport; Washington, D.C. Length of trip is 7 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules and routes are subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm.

Boston-Back Bay (BBY) Amtrak Station
145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA  02116  
Phone: 800-872-7245

Regional Route offers downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Newport News, VA, with many departures every day. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; Mystic, CT; New London, CT; Windsor, CT; Hartford, CT; Stamford, CT; New York; Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Alexandria, VA; Quantico, VA; Richmond, VA; Williamsburg, VA. Amtrak shuttle trains provide additional service between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA. Van or car service is available from Kingston, RI, to Newport, RI. Seasonal ferry service to Martha’s Vineyard is available from Kingston, RI. Length of trip is 12 hours and 30 minutes. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
Acela Express offers fast service from Boston to Washington. Hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York and Washington, D.C., and intermediate cities. Some of the major stops include Boston South Station; Boston Back Bay; Westwood Route 128; Providence, RI; New London, CT; New Haven, CT; New York, Newark, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Philadelphia; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore; BWI Airport; Washington, D.C. Length of trip is 7 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Phone: 617-222-3200

The MBTA runs daily train, bus and trolley service through the Greater Boston Area. That system is called the "T." Tokens for a ride on the "T" cost $1.25 a piece. Extended passes are also available. Call for more information.

Worcester (WOR) Amtrak Station
2 Washington Square
Worcester, MA  01604  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Lakeshore Limited offers daily trips from New York to Chicago, passing through Boston. Stops in Massachusetts include Boston-South Station, Boston-Back Bay, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Haverhill (HHL) Amtrak Station
Washington Street at Railroad Tracks
Haverhill, MA  01832  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Downeaster offers four round trips every day from Boston North Station to Portland, ME. Intermediate stops include Woburn, MA; Haverhill, MA; Exeter, NH; Durham, NH; Wells, ME; Saco, ME; Old Orchard Beach, ME. Length of trip is 2 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Phone: 617-722-3200

Commuter rail service is available from Boston to Haverhill, Ipswich, Rockport and Lowell. Connections are easily made directly from Logan Airport from incoming flights.

Woburn (WOB) Amtrak Station
100 Atlantic Avenue
Woburn, MA  01801  
Phone: 800-872-7245

The Downeaster offers four round trips every day from Boston North Station to Portland, ME. Intermediate stops include Woburn, MA; Haverhill, MA; Exeter, NH; Durham, NH; Wells, ME; Saco, ME; Old Orchard Beach, ME. Length of trip is 2 hours. Information and reservations: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com. Schedules may be subject to change without notice; always call ahead to confirm schedules and routes.