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.

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.

Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Yes, you can take the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line from Rockport to Salem and on to Boston. The trains run from early morning til late evening, but are on a fixed schedule and there may be over an hour between trains, especially during non-commuting hours.

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

The Clipper City Rail Trail (3.3 miles, paved) connects the MBTA commuter rail station to the Harborwalk along the waterfront. A newer section follows the bank of the Merrimack River to Water Street and connects through the South End under High Street to Parker Street in Newbury.

Restrooms are not available at all stations but are available on Commuter Rail trains. Large stations, including Back Bay, North Station, South Station, Providence, and Worcester, have public restrooms. Restrooms are not available at all stations but are available on Commuter Rail trains.

Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations. Food and drink must remain in closed containers. Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations.

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.

Is Rockport, MA worth visiting? ›

The charming, independent shops, gorgeous harbor, opportunities for boat tours, amazing art galleries, seafood restaurants and the picturesque scenery all make Rockport, MA worth visiting.

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.

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.

It is cheaper to take a train than to drive. This answer is accurate whether it is a short trip or a long trip. However, the travel time with taking a train could be lengthier than driving. Trains have to make multiple stops whereas a driver would not have to make as many stops.

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.

While The Train May Be Cheaper, Be Sure To Account For Time

Therefore, unless you really want to soak in the scenery that the train route provides, you are likely better off traveling by plane to save a significant amount of time on your trip.