Newburyport/Rockport Line | Commuter Rail (2024)

FAQs

How much is the train ticket from Newburyport to Boston? ›

MBTA operates a train from Newburyport to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

Newburyport MBTA Station to Boston train times

Trains run every two hours between Newburyport MBTA Station and Boston. The earliest departure is at 04:49 in the morning, and the last departure from Newburyport MBTA Station is at 21:29 which arrives into Boston at 22:35.

The Newburyport/Rockport Line runs from Boston's North Station to Beverly, where it then splits and continues to both Newburyport and Rockport. Be sure to double-check the schedule to ensure you are on the right line.

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

You can buy your ticket at the station by visiting a self-service machine or the ticket office.

The average train ticket price from Boston to Portland is $37. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Portland is to book your tickets as early as possible.

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.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. September 16, 2022. ^ "Entire Newburyport/Rockport Line to Accept Zone 1A Fares July 1 – August 31" (Press release). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

There are restrooms on Commuter Rail trains, and they are accessible to people with disabilities. They are located at the ends of some cars. Please note that on some trips, the car with a restroom may be closed, but you can ask the conductor for access.

Rockport has many beautiful beaches to enjoy on your visit including Front Beach, Long Beach, Cape Hedge, and Old Garden. Nearby Gloucester beaches like Good Harbor and Wingaersheek are also popular amongst visitors to town.

Is Rockport MA a dry town? ›

Rockport did not allow the sale of alcohol for 162 years. That ended in 2019 when Rockport started allowing direct to consumer alcohol sales, after a unanimous Board of Selectmen vote.

Thacher Island is located about a mile offshore of Rockport, Massachusetts and Straitsmouth Island is located about 500 feet offshore of the town. Rockport is a small seacoast town located 40 miles north of Boston and can be reached via Route 128 north.

Gloucester train station is mainly served by GWR, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains. Frequent GWR services connect Cheltenham to Gloucester in 10m, London to Gloucester and Westbury to Gloucester in 1h 47m.

Dedham Corporate Center station (signed as Dedham Corporate Center/128) is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Dedham, Massachusetts. It serves the Franklin/Foxboro Line, and is located just off exit 28 of Interstate 95/Route 128.

It's cheap and it's fast. Parking near Fenway can cost you up to $40. Parking at a T station and taking the T to the game will help you save money on parking and avoid traffic in Boston. Fenway Park is just around the corner from the Kenmore T station.

To ride the T, you'll need a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket, which can be purchased at most subway station vending machines and select convenience stores. The basic fare for a one-way ride is $2.40, and kids 11 years and younger ride free.

Driving is typically cheaper than commuting on Amtrak, but factors like parking fees and time spent in traffic should be considered. Time spent on trains can be more productive and relaxing, allowing for activities like napping, work, and reading.

Commuter Rail fares are determined by the Zones you are traveling to and from. A one-way ticket costs between $2.40 – $13.25. Round trip, 10-ride, and monthly passes are also available. Reduced fares are available for eligible riders.