MBTA Commuter Rail
Newburyport Commuter Rail
The MBTA makes it easy to travel between Boston and Newburyport on the Commuter Rail's Newburyport/Rockport Line. Operating out of Boston's North Station, the Commuter Rail has stops in Chelsea, Lynn, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly, North Beverly, Hamilton/Wenham, Ipswich, and Rowley on the ride to Newburyport. The total transit time from Newburyport to Boston in about an hour and five minutes on weekdays.
Passengers on the Newburyport/Rockport Line need to purchase a "Zone 8" ticket to travel between Newburyport and Boston. The peak fare for a Zone 8 ticket is $7.75*, with a monthly pass costing just $250. Zone 8 passes also good for unlimited travel on Local Bus, Subway (Charlie Card), Express Bus, Inner Harbor Ferries, and Commuter Boat. When purchasing a ticket on a train you may be subject to a surcharge if that station has a ticket office or contracted vendor: $2.00 surcharge during peak hours and $1.00 off-peak.
Visit the MBTA website to download the Newburyport/Rockport Line Commuter Rail schedule.
*Fares are subject to change. Riders should check with the MBTA for more information or for news about delays and service changes.
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
MBTA
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 222-3200
Website: http://www.mbta.com