Downeaster
Boston, MA → Brunswick, ME · 145 miles · 3h 30m
145 miles
3h 30m
5x daily each way
79 mph
3
About the Downeaster
Boston North Station to the Maine coast — lobster rolls in the café car, and the only rail access to Portland, Freeport and Brunswick.
What makes this route worth taking
- Maine coast access from Boston
- Freeport station steps from the L.L.Bean flagship
- Local craft beer and lobster in the café
- Five round trips daily
Agent's tip
Old Orchard Beach is seasonal — check dates with us before planning around it.
Classes of service on this route
The Downeaster operates with Amfleet. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boston North Station |
| 2 | Woburn |
| 3 | Haverhill |
| 4 | Exeter |
| 5 | Durham |
| 6 | Dover |
| 7 | Wells |
| 8 | Saco |
| 9 | Old Orchard Beach |
| 10 | Portland |
| 11 | Freeport |
| 12 | Brunswick |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Downeaster
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
