The Amtrak Downeaster services Old Orchard Beach from Boston North Station through October.
The daily service delivers passengers straight to the beach! It takes approximately 2 hours, traveling past the scenic Maine coast, to arrive at the popular 7-mile-long beach.
The train stops just steps from the main beach area with a scenic pier, waterfront dining, and hotels if you want to make an overnight trip out of it! The accessibility makes it popular for those without a car or looking to take a day trip to the beach from Boston.
A family-friendly beach near Boston
Old Orchard Beach is a popular beach among families due to its plethora of beachfront amusement rides including a massive Ferris wheel facing the Atlantic. The Amtrak stops just a few places before Maine’s most famous foodie city.
For the perfect equidistant overnight stay, spend the night at The Lincoln, a restored textile mill turned Michelin Key hotel.
Tickets between Boston and Maine’s Old Orchard Beach start from $20 each way for adults, with reduced fares for seniors and children, and BOGO deals! Learn more and reserve your escape.
