All Aboard the National Park Scenic Excursion
Climb aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s flagship train! The National Park Scenic excursion is the best way to see the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from a one-of-a-kind vantage point.
Sit back as the train weaves through Cuyahoga Valley along the rushing Cuyahoga River. Passengers may catch a glimpse of CVNP’s variety of wildlife including an eagle’s nest, deer, blue heron and other natural habitats. Traces of the Valley’s industrial history, such as the Ohio & Erie Canal can also be seen.
Trains will run Saturdays and Sundays from March through April, Friday through Sunday in May. Passengers can board at Rockside Station, Peninsula Station or Akron Northside Station. See below for departure times and station locations.
Passengers can choose from a variety of seating options including coach, tabletop or executive. Tickets range from $13 – $38. Scroll down for seating pictures and details!
No outside food or drink is allowed on the train. An onboard café car is available offering concessions.
Before you ride, please review our safety policies.
We will not be running any trains on Sunday, April 9th, 2023, in observance of Easter.
Train Schedule
Boarding Stations
Seating Options
Below ticket prices do not include delivery and preservation fees. Tickets can only be purchased online or by visiting the depot prior to boarding. Tickets are unable to be upgraded once on board. Ticket includes a 2.5 hour round trip train ride. Each ticket is valid for one (1) round trip. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket but must sit on an adult’s lap.
Coach*
March – September Ticket Price: $18 adult/ $13 child/ $16 senior (price does not include fees)
October Ticket Price: $19 adult/ $14 child (price does not include fees)
Seating is in a coach car with blocks of four (two seats facing two seats). Seating is general admission with no seats assigned.
*ADA Coach is our wheelchair-accessible coach seating.
Our Round Trip ticket out of Rockside Station is a continuous round-trip experience. With this ticket guests can stay on for a 2.5-hour ride or have the option to deboard in Peninsula for a 1-hour break to eat lunch and shop in the historic Village of Peninsula.
If you choose to stop at Peninsula, your schedule will follow as:
- 9:30 a.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 9:30 a.m. Guests will get back on the train at 11:00 a.m. and return to Rockside Station at 11:35 a.m. Your ticket will expire at 11:35 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 12:30 p.m. Guests will get back on the train at 2:00 p.m. and return to Rockside Station at 2:35 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 2:35 p.m.
Our Round-Trip ticket out of Akron Northside Station is a continuous round-trip experience. With this ticket guests can stay on for a 2.5-hour ride or have the option to deboard in Peninsula for a 1.25-hour break to eat lunch and shop in the historic Village of Peninsula.
- 10:30 a.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 11:05 a.m. Guests will get back on the train at 12:30 p.m. and return to Akron Northside Station at 1:10 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 1:10 p.m.
Our Round Trip ticket out of Peninsula Station is a continuous 4-hour-round-trip experience.
Table Top
March – September Ticket Price: $23 adult/ $18 child (price does not include fees)
October Ticket price: $24 adult/$19 child (price does not include fees)
Seating in a vintage table car. Seating is assigned.
Premium
March – September Ticket Price: $23 adult/ $18 child (price does not include fees)
October Ticket price: $24 adult/$19 child (price does not include fees)
Seating is assigned.
First Class
March – September Ticket Price: $26 adult/ $21 child (price does not include fees)
October Ticket price: $27 adult/$22 child (price does not include fees)
Seating is assigned.
Executive Class
March – September Ticket Price: $38 adult/ $33 child (price does not include fees)
October Ticket Price: $39 adult/$34 child (price does not include fees)
Seating in our Saint Lucie Sound lounge car or Silver Solarium lounge. These cars offer comfortable padded seats and a spacious lounge area. Seating is not assigned.
Dome
March – September Ticket Price: $31 adult/ $26 child (price does not include fees)
October Ticket Price: $32 adult/$27 child (price does not include fees)
Members Ride Free
CVSR members at the Sectionhand level and above receive complimentary National Park Scenic coach tickets. To redeem tickets, please click the button below and fill out the form. Once you fill out the form, our customer service team will be in contact with you.
Redeem Here
National Park Scenic Ticket Discounts
Senior Discount
Passengers ages 55 and older are eligible for a $2 discount on coach seating on weekdays between June and September. They will be listed as a separate “Senior Coach Ticket” option when purchasing tickets.
Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council Discount
Fellow members of the Inter-Museum Council (IMC) receive up to four (4) scenic coach tickets on any regularly scheduled National Park Scenic train. They must show their employee badge or membership card to receive the discount. Only redeemable for walk-up.
Military, Veteran and First Responder Discount
Active military, veterans, first responders, and correctional officers receive one (1) complimentary coach ticket on any regularly scheduled National Park Scenic train on Thursdays between June and September. Up to three guests may receive 1/2 price tickets as well. Discount only applies to coach tickets.
*Discounts will only be applied on purchases made in person at the station.
Track the Train
Follow along the route with the CVSR Train Tracker app! Download the app for free on Google Play or the Apple Store. This app allows you to follow the train, view the train’s current speed, heading and even listen to audio clips.
Service Animal Policy
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CVSR does accommodate service animals on board the train. Only dogs that are trained service animals will be admitted to board the CVSR train. Pets and other animals not considered service animals will, under no circumstances, be allowed to board. Please carefully review our Service Animal Policy for more details or contact our customer service team at .
About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects nearly 33,000 acres of rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley National Park generally receives more than 2.2 million recreational visits each year, making it one of the most-visited national parks in the United States.
Cuyahoga Valley is the only national park in the state of Ohio and one of seven Midwestern national parks. Learn more about CVNP at nps.gov/cuva
