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Simply Boston Day Trip

Boston's Best Entertainment

  • Boston

Travel on Amtrak's Downeaster to see one of the many entertainment options Boston has to offer.  Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics for sports packages or see your favorite Broadway style show.  There are so many reasons to visit.  The Simple Boston Day Trip is for those tight on time or who may be on a budget.  We always suggest staying the night to truly enjoy Boston.

For more information or to make a reservation,
call our rail vacation experts at 1-800-AMTRAK-2

Package Includes:

  • Round Trip Rail
  • Orchestra Seats for Theatre or Various Seats for Sporting Events
  • All Taxes

 

Packages are available year round.


Special Programs

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1 Day

 

  • Round-Trip Rail
  • Enjoy the entertainment option of your choice
  • All Taxes

 

This package can be customized at the time you make your reservation to enhance your travel experience.

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Not Included:

Sample Price with Rail Starting from:


Portland, ME - $99

Providence, RI - $99

New London, CT - $129

 

*Sample prices are per person, tax included. Amtrak travel is for coach accommodations. 

Prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at time of booking.

 

Call 800-AMTRAK-2 (800-268-7252) for current pricing from your city.

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Not Included:

  • Fairmont Copley Plaza

    The Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel has been a symbol of Boston's rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Our dedicated staff delivers incomparable hospitality, impeccable service and attention to detail to ensure your stay is perfect. | More

    Stay 4 Pay 3 at the Fairmont!

    Valid 11/19/11 - 3/31/12 or 7/1/12 - 9/7/12

Sleeping & Seating

Sleeping Accommodations

Amtrak trains traveling on long-distance routes typically use either two-level Superliner or one-level Viewliner train car equipment, each of which include bedrooms arranged in various configurations and private and public bathrooms and showers.

Superliner

To learn more about Superliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.

 

Superliner 3D Tour

 

Viewliner

To learn more about Viewliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.

Viewliner 3D Tour

 

Seating Accommodations

The availability of these options varies depending on your route and the kind of train equipment in use.

Coach Class

Coach class seats are available on all Amtrak trains except Acela Express trains.

On most long-distance trains, we provide extra-spacious Coach Class seating with leg rests designed to enhance your comfort for long or overnight trips.