Getting started.
Who this helps
Riders age 65 and older qualify for the senior fare. Passengers with a disability and Medicare card holders qualify for the other fare. For the disability or Medicare fare, a valid photo ID and Medicare card are required when buying tickets and while traveling.
How to get started
The senior discount applies automatically when you select Senior. For a disability or Medicare fare, select Passenger with Disability and enter v543.
Start a ticket.
Enter your trip using Buy Tickets on the Amtrak Downeaster website. To book by phone, call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245.
Choose a passenger type.
For online booking, select Senior for the senior fare, or Passenger with Disability for the disability or Medicare fare.
Enter the discount code.
No code is needed for the senior fare. Enter v543 for the disability or Medicare fare.
Reserve before boarding.
The Downeaster requires a reservation before travel.
How they can help.
Eligible riders get 50% off regular one-way coach fares on most Downeaster trains. The senior discount is not available for tickets bought onboard. The discounts do not apply to business class. Some restrictions may apply to the disability or Medicare fare.
- 50% off regular one-way coach fares for seniors age 65 and older
- 50% off regular one-way coach fares for passengers with a disability
- 50% off regular one-way coach fares for Medicare card holders
A few questions before you go.
For the disability or Medicare fare, have a valid photo ID and Medicare card when buying your ticket and while traveling.
- Which fare fits my situation?
- What identification should I have with me?
- Will the discount apply to my trip?
- What will I pay for my ticket?