Boston to Concord
How to get from Boston to Concord on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Concord. The trip takes about 39 minutes. On weekdays Fitchburg Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Concord
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett.
- Ride about 39 min to Concord, with 7 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:40 am | 11:50 pm | About once an hour | About 39 min |
| Saturday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 39 min |
| Sunday | 7:45 am | 11:40 pm | About every 2 hours | About 39 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Fitchburg Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Concord around 12:29 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Wachusett on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Concord station is on Thoreau Street, southwest of Concord center and Monument Square.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists North Station as accessible. Concord is not listed as accessible, so ask Cobblehop for a step-free route if you need one. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. North Station to Concord is a Zone 5 fare, $9.75 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston to Concord: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Concord by public transit?
Take the Fitchburg Line toward Wachusett to Concord. The trip takes about 39 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Concord?
About 39 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Fitchburg Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Fitchburg Line trains run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston to Concord?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:50 pm and gets to Concord around 12:29 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:40 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:40 pm.
Related routes
- Last train from Concord to Boston
- Boston to Lexington
- Boston to Waltham
- Logan Airport to Concord
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Fitchburg Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Concord station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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