What stops does the Amtrak Northeast Regional make?

Train Stations Served by the Northeast Regional
  • Boston, MA - South Station (BOS)
  • Boston, MA - Back Bay Station (BBY)
  • Route 128, MA (RTE)
  • Providence, RI - Amtrak/MBTA Station (PVD)
  • Kingston, RI (KIN)
  • Westerly, RI (WLY)
  • Mystic, CT (MYS)
  • New London, CT - Union Station (NLC)




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Train Stations Served by the Northeast Regional
  • Boston, MA - South Station (BOS)
  • Boston, MA - Back Bay Station (BBY)
  • Route 128, MA (RTE)
  • Providence, RI - Amtrak/MBTA Station (PVD)
  • Kingston, RI (KIN)
  • Westerly, RI (WLY)
  • Mystic, CT (MYS)
  • New London, CT - Union Station (NLC)


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Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska.

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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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Every single Northeast Regional train has run with 70 percent or greater on-time performance over the past year.

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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2. Comfort: Train travel tends to be more comfortable than air travel, with more legroom, spacious seating, and the ability to move around freely during the journey. Trains also have larger windows, allowing passengers to enjoy scenic views during the trip.

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Amtrak operates passenger trains across a national system consisting of three service lines: Northeast Corridor (NEC), Long-Distance and State-Supported.

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While the US was a passenger train pioneer in the 19th century, after WWII, railways began to decline. The auto industry was booming, and Americans bought cars and houses in suburbs without rail connections. Highways (as well as aviation) became the focus of infrastructure spending, at the expense of rail.

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Amtrak is a federally chartered corporation, with the federal government as majority stockholder. The Amtrak Board of Directors is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Amtrak is operated as a for-profit company, rather than a public authority.

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