Portland Maine
The Amtrak Downeaster Rail begins in Portland, Maine and ends in Boston, Massachusetts. In between there are stops in Old Orchard Beach ME, Saco ME, Wells ME, Dover NH, Durham NH, Exeter NH, Haverhill MA, and Woburn MA. This is a FANTASTIC vacationer’s option, for those who seek a broader New England experience without having to navigate from town to town. It’s easy to stay parked in Portland, hop on the train, hop off at any town in between to enjoy their entertainments, and meander all the way down to Boston. Spend the night in Boston in order to enjoy all of its attractions, then hop back on the train the next day to head back up to Portland.
The Boston Skyline
The great thing about each stop along the Downeaster tour, is that each station is positioned within walking distance of fantastic area attractions. The Old Orchard Beach stop dumps you right off on the pier; the Durham stop is right on the University of New Hampshire’s campus; the Boston station is on the first floor of the TD Banknorth Garden, home of the Celtics and the Bruins.
The full train schedule offers five round-trip routes per day, and tickets are required prior to boarding. One-way fares are as little as $6.00, with the most expensive one-way fare being $24 to get from Portland all the way to Boston. However, purchase round-trip or multi-trip passes to get in on great savings. Right now the special offer is $39.00 round trip from any Maine stop to Boston. You can also purchase a ten-ride pass that is good for 45 days and requires no advanced reservations. Other options for frequent train travelers are available – a great way to commute for work or college!
In upcoming articles I will expound upon the merits of each stop along the Downeaster Amtrak tour. Keep this great travel option in mind for your future visits to the Northeastern United States!
Photo Credits (in order of appearance):
- “Portland (Maine, not Oregon) Spectacle” by kennymatic on Flickr Creative Commons.
- “Skyline Boston” by Rene Germany on Flickr Creative Commons.
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