commuter rail

If you are located outside of the Boston area, you can use the Commuter Rail to get in, and then connect to the "T". The Commuter Rail has two hubs, North Station and South Station. Generally, communities north and northwest of Boston, e.g., Rockport, Newburyport, Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, etc. are served by North Station, and communities south and west of Boston, e.g., Worcester, Frankin/Dean College, Providence, Middleborough, Kingston, etc., are served by South Station. Fees for Commuter Rail are definitely cheaper if you buy your tickets at the stations (or online) rather than buying them on the train. 

For more information, go to the MBTA website.
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