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    2.6 (82 reviews)

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    The Downeaster looking festive for Christmas.
    Kendra W.

    Easy to book online. Freeport to Boston in 3 hours to North Station. Great for Bruins, Celtics or concerts at TD Garden as it's all in the same building. Easy walking to distance to Hanover Street in North End Boston with all of the yummy Italian restaurants. Don't need First Class as regular seats are spacious. Freeport wifi on board. Little drop down table. Outlets on board but bring your plug in charger for USB cords. Freeport has free parking and is within walking distance to LL Bean and all the shops in Freeport. Cafe on board has Maine beers, liquors, wines and snacks. Mimosas and Bloodys $6. You can check the Downeaster/Amtrak site for certain events in which they adjust the last train out for special events. Dogs are allowed but must be booked ahead of time, under 20 lbs and in a carrier. I think $30 each way. Be aware the time runs on pretty strict schedule and they can depart 1-2 min before est departure time. Staff is always super friendly.

    Counting leaves? nothing else to do - staring out the window for an hour.
    Marie S.

    The Downeaster is good in theory, bad in practice. It's almost the end of summer & the train seemed like a good idea... On the way north, the train initially ran well until they announced there would be an hour delay due to the heat. As a result, I arrived too late & had to scramble to arrive before the hotel front desk closed- or risk sleeping on a park bench. On the return trip, the engine broke down & was stranded sitting on the tracks for about an hour. Was told I'd probably arrive around 6. But no, no that did not even come close. Although I gave myself a two hour gap to make the next connection, the train stopped again! They handed out vouchers for the next trip - but based on this one, doubt it! After missing the connection, I tried to call Amtrak. Was on hold for 5 minutes, got disconnected. Called again, on hold for 10 minutes. Finally, gave up trying.

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    Taken the Downeaster from Boston to Wells at least 5-6 times. Great service....pleasant people !

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    Hour late, no service, Business class indistinguishable from coach, more aggravating than walking to Boston. Wasted Federal tax dollars.

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