Multi-Ride Tickets
For many of our short-distance routes (see below), you can purchase Multi-Ride Tickets. These tickets let you ride multiple times within a set amount of time.
What Multi-Ride Ticket Options Are Available?
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Monthly Ticket: The monthly ticket is valid for unlimited travel for an entire calendar month.
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Ten-Ride Ticket: The ten-ride ticket is valid for ten rides within a 45-day, 60-day or 180-day period depending on your origin and destination cities.
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Six-Ride College Pass: The six-ride Downeaster College Pass (for students only with college/university ID) is valid for a 365-day period on Downeaster trains between Boston - North Station, MA and Portland, ME.
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Two-Ride Flex Pass: The two-ride Downeaster Flexpass is valid for two-rides within a 30-day period on Downeaster trains between Boston - North Station, MA and Portland, ME.
How Do I Purchase a Multi-Ride Ticket?
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Online: You can purchase Multi-Ride Tickets at any time on our web site. A major credit or debit card is required.
Purchase tickets here.
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Amtrak Stations: Multi-Ride Tickets can be purchased at Amtrak station ticket offices. Please be aware that not all Amtrak stations have ticket offices.
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Quik-Trak Kiosks: Many Amtrak stations are equipped with Quik-Trak, our self-service ticketing kiosk. Avoid waiting in line by using Quik-Trak to make your Multi-Ride Ticket purchase. A major credit or debit card is required.
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Amtrak Reservations Agent: Call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to speak with an Amtrak Reservations Agent to have a Multi-Ride Ticket mailed to you at home or at work. You must call every time you want a new ticket mailed. Allow at least 10 days before your first intended travel date.
Multi-Ride Tickets are not available for purchase onboard trains.
Are There Any Restrictions?
Restrictions vary by route and destination. Multi-Ride Tickets may not be used on long-distance trains, certain segments of short-distance trains or Acela Express trains.
Please consult an Amtrak ticket or reservations sales agent for further details.
Are Multi-Ride Tickets Refundable?
Yes, but with restrictions. See the Refund Policy for more information.
For Which Routes Can I Purchase Tickets?
| Northeast |
| Northeast Regional |
Newport News - Richmond - Washington, DC - New York - Boston |
| Keystone Service |
Harrisburg - Philadelphia - New York |
| Downeaster |
Boston - Portland |
| Empire Service |
New York - Albany-Rensselaer |
| Midwest |
| Hiawatha |
Chicago - Milwaukee |
| Illinois Zephyr, Carl Sandburg |
Chicago - Galesburg - Quincy |
| Lincoln Service, Missouri River Runner |
Chicago - St. Louis - Kansas City |
| Illini, Saluki |
Chicago - Carbondale |
| Wolverine |
Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac |
| Blue Water |
Chicago - East Lansing - Port Huron |
| Pere Marquette |
Chicago - Grand Rapids |
| Heartland Flyer |
Oklahoma City - Fort Worth |
| West |
| Cascades |
Portland - Eugene |
| Cascades |
Seattle - Mt. Vernon - Bellingham |
| San Joaquin |
San Francisco/Oakland - Fresno - Bakersfield - Los Angeles |
| Capitol Corridor |
San Jose - Oakland/San Francisco - Sacramento - Auburn |
| Pacific Surfliner |
San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - Orange County - San Diego |
| South |
| Carolinian |
Charlotte - Greensboro - Raleigh - Rocky Mount |
| Piedmont |
Charlotte - Raleigh |
