The Amtrak Downeaster is your car-free connection to a variety of exciting destinations in New England, from Boston to Brunswick, as well as your connection to other nationwide rail routes.

* Seniors 65+, passengers with a disability and Medicare card holders are entitled to 50% off the regular one-way coach fares on Downeaster trains. Click “Buy Tickets”, select ‘Passenger type’, and enter …

The Amtrak Downeaster train runs every day along the New England shoreline between Boston and Brunswick, ME with a cafe car, free WiFi and eTicketing.

The Downeaster is a 145-mile (233 km) passenger train service operated by Amtrak and managed by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), an agency of the state of Maine.

Apr 1, 2026 · The term “Down Easter” refers to people from Maine and has a unique origin tied to maritime history. This nickname […]

Apr 7, 2026 · The Amtrak Downeaster is a 143-mile regional passenger train service that runs from Boston’s North Station to Brunswick, Maine.

Downeaster trains travel between Boston and Brunswick multiple times each day with stops in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The entire route takes about 3.5 hours, although most …

The Down Easter or Downeaster was a type of 19th-century sailing ship built in Maine, and used largely in the California grain trade. It was a modification of the clipper ship using a similar bow but with …

Jun 28, 2026 · Ride the Amtrak Downeaster from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, with scenic stops for beaches, seafood, and historic towns across three New England states.

Aug 16, 2022 · The Amtrak Downeaster is one of the most scenic routes you can take in the Northeast, and combines those scenic views with plenty of opportunities for shopping and sightseeing.