Newburyport/Rockport Line | Commuter Rail (2024)

FAQs

What time does the train leave from Newburyport to Boston? ›

Trains run every two hours between Newburyport MBTA Station and Boston. The earliest departure is at 15:54 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newburyport MBTA Station is at 21:29 which arrives into Boston at 22:35. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m.

Beverly Depot is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Beverly, Massachusetts. Located in Downtown Beverly, it serves the Newburyport/Rockport Line.

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

Newburyport/Rockport Line | Commuter Rail | MBTA.

When does the subway run? Most trains run between about 5 AM and 1 AM, and some lines have service as late at 1:50 AM. Service runs more frequently during rush hour, between 6:30 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM on weekdays. Most trains run between about 5 AM and 1 AM, and some lines have service as late at 1:50 AM.

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.

Amtrak operates passenger trains nationally through three service lines: Northeast Corridor (NEC), Long-Distance, and State-Supported routes. The NEC, spanning 457 miles from Washington, D.C., to Boston, is heavily traveled, hosting various services and commuter rail operations.

The commuter rail is owned by the MBTA and the state agency controls fares, schedules and maintenance requirements.

Subways usually have bigger cars than light rail, high ratio of standees to seats, several doorways per car, frequent stops and frequent service. They typically are completely with a city or nearby suburbs. Commuter rail has even larger cars, fewer standees, fewer doors and significant distance between stops.

The MBTA Commuter Rail (reporting mark MBTX) system serves as the commuter rail arm of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA's) transportation coverage of Greater Boston in the United States. Trains run over 394 mi (634 km) of track to 134 stations.

Does the commuter rail go to Taunton MA? ›

Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford are the only major cities within 50 miles of Boston that do not currently have commuter rail access to Boston.

Commuter Trains have a blue livery and stop at all stations, while Express Trains have a purple livery and focus on serving passengers using Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), stopping at just two stations between Taipei Main Station and the airport.

Washington Street Trailhead: Entrance to the Clipper City Rail Trail on Washington Street in Newburyport, MA. Follow Winter Street (which is a one way street) to Washington Street. Limited parking is available on street in and around the trailhead entrance.

Merrimack River at Newburyport, MA - USGS Water Data for the Nation.

Newburyport Separates from Newbury and Becomes a City

In 1851, the city annexed portions of Newbury and incorporated into a city. At the same time, technological innovations led to steam powered mills and provided a financial boost to the city.

Each Commuter Rail route runs on a set timetable, with service beginning as early as 5 AM and ending as late as 1 AM at some stops. Service is more frequent during peak travel times, Monday – Friday, 7 – 9 AM and 4 – 7 PM.

Only Amtrak Downeaster trains to New Hampshire and Maine arrive and depart from Boston North Station. All other Amtrak services in Boston depart from South Station and Back Bay Stations.