Boston to Lynn

How to get from Boston to Lynn on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Halloween weekend: On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, the MBTA runs a special Halloween schedule on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, so the weekend train times on this page don't apply on those two days. See Getting around Salem in October for the Halloween times.

Quick answer: Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Lynn Interim, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes. On weekdays Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run about every 30 min during the day.

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Step by step

At North Station, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport.
Ride about 22 min to Lynn Interim, with 1 stop on the way.
Walk about 9 min to Lynn.

Times and frequency

Day	First trip	Last trip	How often (daytime)	Trip time
Monday-Friday	5:21 am	1:07 am	About every 30 min	About 31 min
Saturday	5:57 am	11:50 pm	About once an hour	About 31 min
Sunday	6:30 am	11:50 pm	About once an hour	About 31 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 Newburyport/Rockport Line trains.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:07 am and gets to Lynn around 1:49 am, using bus 426. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 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 Rockport on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Lynn Interim) as accessible. 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 Lynn Interim is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 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 Lynn: common questions

How do I get from Boston to Lynn by public transit?

Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Lynn Interim, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 31 minutes.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Lynn?

About 31 minutes on the main route.

Do I have to change trains?

No. The Newburyport/Rockport Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often do Newburyport/Rockport Line trains run?

About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about once an hour on Saturdays and about once an hour on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last train from Boston to Lynn?

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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:

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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