Visit AmtrakDowneaster.com Call 1-800-USA-RAIL Enjoy the journey.® Effective OCTOBER 19, 2015 N.E., Washington, DC 20002. Authority. Passenger Corp. AmtrakDowneasterisa servicemarkoftheNorthern NewEnglandPassenger Rail Schedules subjecttochange withoutnotice.Amtrakisaregisteredservicemark oftheNationalRailroad NRPC FormW3–InternetOnly–10/19/2015 National Railroad PassengerCorporation DOWNEASTER and intermediatestations BOSTON (NORTHSTATION) BRUNSWICK -PORTLAND BRUNSWICK AMTRAK BOSTON – and Washington Union Station, 60 Massachusetts Ave. WashingtonUnion Station,60Massachusetts Ave. – SM AMTRAK DOWNEASTER
Southbound Train Number 680 690 682 692 684 694 686 696 688 698 Normal Days of Operation Mo-Fr SaSu Mo-Fr SaSu Mo-Fr SaSu Mo-Fr SaSu Mo-Fr SaSu 11/26,12/25, 11/26,12/25, 11/26,12/25, 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 Will Also Operate 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 11/26,11/27, 11/26,12/25, 11/26,12/25, 11/26,12/25, 11/26,12/25, Will Not Operate 12/25,1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 1/1,2/15 R B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B R B On Board Service yå yå yå yå yå yå yå yå yå yå Mile Symbol BRUNSWICK, ME 0 >w- Dp 7 05A 7 25A 6 25P 6 25P –Visitor Center Freeport, ME 9 >w- Dp 7 20A 7 40A 6 40P 6 40P PORTLAND, ME 29 ∑w- Ar 7 50A 8 10A 7 10P 7 10P b Bangor–see back Dpp 5 20A 6 00A 8 00A 8 20A 12 50P 1 05P 2 35P 3 05P 7 20P 7 20P Old Orchard Beach, ME #™ 41 >w Saco, ME 45
Connecting To and From Amtrak Trains Train Hosts and Station Hosts It’s easy to connect with the Amtrak Downeaster to and from other In cooperation with TrainRiders/Northeast, on board volunteer train Amtrak trains! Amtrak Downeaster trains arrive at Boston’s North hosts provide information and assistance. Volunteer station hosts Station. All other Amtrak services in Boston depart/arrive at South assist passengers with schedules, boarding and general inquiries at Station and Back Bay Station. Exeter, Durham-UNH, Dover, Wells, Saco, Freeport and Brunswick. To connect to Amtrak at Back Bay, take the MBTA ORANGE subway line between North Station and Back Bay Station. It takes approximately 15 minutes to make the connection. If you have a lot Holidays 2015 of luggage, you may wish to take a taxi between North Station and South Station. Taxis are usually located outside North Station. The In addition to the weekend/weekday operational shift for many one mile transfer will cost approximately $10-$15. Downeaster trains during the holiday period, as indicated in this timetable, several trains are extended all the way to Brunswick. Check for these special schedules on Amtrak.com and look for Services, Symbols and Route Map on special notices that will be issued closer to the holiday period. Shading Key other side. Daytime train For reservations and in formation, visit Amtrak.com, or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Maine and New Hampshire Thruway Bus Connections
Orono • Bangor • Portland (Concord Coach Lines) 8263 Thruway Number 8254 Shading Key Daily Mile Days of Operation Symbol Daily Thruway and connecting services 0Dpp Orono, ME–University of Maine > Ar *£ 7 00A 12 Bangor, ME > Ar 6 00P 7 45A 43 Searsport, ME > 5 10P 7 55A 51 Belfast, ME > 5 00P 8 10A 63 Lincolnville, ME > 4 45P 8 30A 72 Camden/Rockport, ME > 4 35P 8 50A 79 Rockland, ME > 4 15P 9 20A 95 Waldoboro, ME > 3 45P 9 35A 106 Damariscotta, ME > 3 30P 9 50A 115 Wiscasset, ME > 3 10P 10 10A 125 Bath, ME > 2 50P *£ 134 Brunswick, ME–Bowdoin College >*£ 10 25A 132 Brunswick, ME > 2 35P –Visitor Center, 16 Station Ave. 11 00A 160 Ar Portland, ME ∑ w Dp 2 00P NOTE—Amtrak and Concord Coach Lines use the same Portland Transportation Center.
Orono • Bangor • Portland (Concord Coach Lines) 8265 8271 Thruway Number 8264 8258 8262 Daily Daily Mile Days of Operation Symbol Daily Daily Daily *£10 15A **£2 50P 0DpOrono, ME > Ar **£2 50P *£6 50P ***£10 50P 11 00A 3 30P 12 Dp Bangor, ME > Ar 2 30P 6 30P 10 30P 4 45P 75 Dp Augusta, ME > Ar 1 10P 1 25P 5 55P 160 Ar Portland, ME ∑ w Dp 12 05P 4 15P 8 15P NOTE—Amtrak and Concord Coach Lines use the same Portland Transportation Center. * Operates Fridays and Sundays Only. ** Operates Sundays Only.
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Freeport, Maine Shoppingop Packagege Take the train to Freeport, Maine and experience world-class outlet and boutique shopping as well as Package Includes: • Round-trip Amtrak Downeaster the L.L. Bean flagship store. You will arrive in the center of Freeport where accommodations are just • One night hotel (Two Nights Available) a short walk away. Not only is there incredible shopping, but you can enjoy fresh Maine lobster and • Dinner at the Maine Harvest Restaurant farm-to-table dining. Whether you go for the day or for the weekend, Freeport is the perfect getaway. • Shopping coupons from Freeport merchants Start planning your trip today! • Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Activity • All taxes 1-888-574-0777 | DowneasterPackages.com
Overnight Packagesg from: $ 249/pp *Package prices are based out of Boston during midweek shoulder season.n. PricesP will vary by hotel and travel date. MMost hotels have surcharge on weekends. AMTRAK DOWNEASTER ROUTE MAP and SYMBOLS
Brunswick, ME Freeport, ME BRUNSWICK Portland, ME PORTLAND Orchard Beach, ME BOSTON Saco, ME Wells, ME Dover, NH Durham-UNH, NH Exeter, NH Haverhill, MA Woburn, MA Boston, MA
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A Time Symbol for A.M. - Quik-Trak self-serve ticketing kiosk P Time Symbol for P.M. > Unstaffed station D Stops only to discharge passengers; < Attended station train may leave before time shown. ∑ Staffed ticket office; may or may not R Stops only to receive passengers. be open for all train departures b Bus stop w Station wheelchair accessible; no f Flag stop barriers between station and train
Service on the Amtrak DowneasterSM R Coaches: Reservations required. B Business class: Ticket price includes non-alcoholic beverage and newspaper. y Lounge: Sandwiches, snacks and beverages. å Wi-Fi available. - Quik-Trak self-serve ticketing kiosk available in station for credit/debit card sales, except located near the station at the following locations: Exeter– Gerry’s Variety Store next door; Freeport–Visitor’s Center across from the platform. Amtrak ticket offices are available only in Boston, MA and Portland, ME. (Cash fares can be paid on board without penalty except in Boston and Portland.) #™ Seasonal stop. Station reopens Spring 2016. *£ This stop primarily serves a university or college and operates on limited days during the school year. Consult Amtrak for details.
Bicycles: A limited number of spaces are available to transport unboxed bicycles. Bicycles are handled at Brunswick, Port land and Boston only. Reser vations are required and a service charge applies. The passenger assists in loading, securing and unload ing the bicycle.
Smoking is prohibited.
The Amtrak Downeaster is financed primarily through funds made available by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
Train Hosts and Station Hosts In cooperation with TrainRiders/Northeast, on board volunteer train hosts provide information and assistance. Volunteer station hosts assist passengers with schedules, boarding and general inquiries at Exeter, Durham-UNH, Dover, Wells, Saco, Freeport and Brunswick.
Holidays 2015 In addition to the weekend/weekday operational shift for many Downeaster trains during the holiday period, as indicated in this timetable, several trains are extended all the way to Brunswick. Check for these special schedules on Amtrak.com and look for special notices that will be issued closer to the holiday period.
For reservations and in for mation, visit Amtrak.com, or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.