Using Shore Line East Tickets on Amtrak Trains

Some Amtrak trains appear on the Shore Line East schedule between New Haven and New London. They are marked with a blue column, an asterisk next to the train number, and the AMTK label. These are Amtrak trains, and only some Shore Line East tickets work on them.

What is accepted:

• Shore Line East Ten-Trip and Monthly tickets are accepted, but only after you make an advance seat reservation through Amtrak's RideReserve program.
• One-way tickets are not accepted on these trains. If you only have a one-way, take a regular Shore Line East train instead.

How to use RideReserve:

1. Go to amtrak.com/ride-reserve or open the Amtrak app.
2. Enter your CTrail ticket number and contact information.
3. Select your Amtrak train from the Shore Line East schedule.
4. Amtrak emails you a confirmation with your Amtrak ticket.

Good to know:

• Reservations can be made up to 14 days before travel, based on your ticket's expiration date, and can be canceled with no penalty up to departure.
• These Amtrak trains usually stop only at New Haven, Old Saybrook, and New London, and not all trains serve all three. Check the schedule for your train.
• Cross-honoring is not available on sold-out Amtrak trains.
• Damaged paper tickets may not be accepted.
• If you need ADA accommodations, reserve a seat and arrive early to confirm space.

Related: Shore Line East Ten-Trip Ticket, Shore Line East Monthly Ticket, How to Buy Shore Line East Tickets.