Ride the rails to Boston.
Both Amtrak and Boston’s Commuter Rail service make it easy to get in and out of the city.
Amtrak
Amtrak is a passenger rail service that connects Boston, New York,
Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Portland (ME) and other
points nationwide. Amtrak trains depart from South Station (Red Line),
Back Bay Station (Orange Line) and North Station (Green and/or Orange
Line).
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Amtrak Acela
Created with business travelers in mind, Amtrak's high-speed train Acela
provides fast service along the Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail
between Washington, New York and Boston.
Traveling at speeds up to 150 miles per hour, each Acela is fully
equipped with power outlets and audio entertainment in-seat, bistro
cars, elegant first-class cars, wide seats, conference and meeting areas
and other amenities.
Phone: 800-872-7245
Toll-free: 800-USA-RAIL
http://www.amtrak.com
MBTA Commuter Rail
Operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston’s
Commuter Rail services the outlying Boston suburbs. Service is
available from several "T" stations, but most departures take place at
North Station, South Station and Back Bay Station.
Phone: 617-722-3200
http://www.mbta.com