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Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program

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The Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program allows school and youth groups to travel on the Downeaster for $15 per person round-trip!

Kids of all ages love to ride the Downeaster. With so many places to go and things to see, many still say it’s their favorite part of the trip!

Every field trip experience is better on the Downeaster. Onboard, kids can move around, socialize and grab a snack. In addition, teachers can organize activities and games — even provide a speaker — and make the train part of the learning experience!

 

Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program

Discovery F.A.Q.

The Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program is available for:

  • school groups (grades K–12) and youth groups (ages 4–15).
  • groups of 15 or more, including chaperones.
  • travel between Portland, Maine, and Boston, or points in between.
  • travel September through June (except blackout dates, typically school holidays).
  • travel every day except Fridays and Saturdays.

Chaperones:
The following maximum number of adult chaperones will be permitted at the Discovery fare per group:

Grades 5 and Under: 1 adult for every 3 students
Grades 6–12: 1 adult for every 6 students

Additional adults may accompany groups at the regular adult fare.

Maximum group size Monday-Thursday is 75.
Maximum group size Sunday is 100.

Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program

Amenities

Light meals, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase in our café car located at the end of each train.

Personal electronic devices like MP3 players, hand-held games, and cell phones are permitted.

And, of course, there are plenty of restrooms on the train.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Items may not be left onboard the train once you arrive at your destination.

 

Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program

Reservations

Discovery group reservations must be booked at least three weeks in advance and are subject to availability and acceptance by Amtrak Group Sales Department.

Reservations will be processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

A group sales representative will contact you with availability and space confirmation.

Once you’re ready to book, click below to make your reservation online or to download a form to fax back to the Amtrak Group Sales Department. If you need assistance, please call 877-872-2321.

Tickets must be paid for at least 14 days before your trip. A complete name list of all persons in your group must accompany your payment.

Payment should be mailed to the Amtrak Group Sales Department or made by phone using a credit card. If mailing your payment, please be sure to allow sufficient mail delivery time.

Payment can be made using a credit card or business check made out to “Amtrak.” Personal checks will not be accepted.

Unfortunately, because of the nature of the program, tickets are non-refundable and dates/schedules cannot be changed within 14 days of departure.

Downeaster Discovery Field Trip Program

Field Trip Ideas: Boston

PLEASE NOTE: For details about exhibits and what else there is to do in Boston & Cambridge, visit www.BostonUSA.com.