IMPORTANT UPDATE: For the safety and health of passengers, staff and volunteers, all Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) train departures have been canceled from March 13 – September 30. CVSR feels a responsibility to the community and we believe the appropriate response to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to cancel train rides.
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National Park Scenic
Explore Ohio's National Park by Train
Sit back and relax on this scenic train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. On board, you will see bald eagle nests, the rushing Cuyahoga River and historical landmarks. You can also stop and get off at the Boston Mill Visitor Center, the historic village of Peninsula or local attractions.
At a Glance:
- 3.5 hour round-trip excursion
- Sight-seeing tour of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- $15-$35 per person, depending on seating class
Track the Train
Download the CVSR Train Tracker app for free on Google Play or the Apple Store. You can track the train in real time, purchase tickets right from your phone and even listen to audio clips on board that detail the historical and natural landmarks you pass!
Boarding Stations
Boston Mill Station
6947 Riverview Road,
Peninsula, OH 44264
Departure Times:
9:35 a.m. 11:25 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill Street,
Peninsula, OH 44264
Departure Times:
9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:55 p.m.
Seating Options
Table Coach Ticket
Price per ticket: $15 adult | $10 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating is in a table car with dining tables and chairs. Seats are assigned.
Coach All-Day Pass (Available starting in May)
Price per ticket: $15 adult | $10 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating is in a coach car. Seats are in groups of four with seats that face each other. Seating is not assigned. Passengers are entitled to one seat per ticket.
The Edu-trainment Car
Price per ticket: Free admission with the purchase of any National Park Scenic Ticket!
The Edu-trainment Car is CVSR’s newest addition to its fleet. As part of CVSR’s capital campaign, this recently-renovated car provides interactive exhibits, programming and activities for children and families.
Premium Class Ticket
Price per ticket: $23 adult | $18 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in our recently renovated Premium Car. Seats are in groups of four with seats that face each other. Each group offers a table.
First Class Ticket
Price per ticket: $23 adult | $18 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in the comfortably padded interior of the lower level of the dome car. Seating is assigned. Seats are sold individually from block sections of four (two seats facing two seats). Each section features a table. *Please note: This car is not ADA accessible and not recommended for passengers with mobility issues.
Upper Dome Ticket
Price per ticket: $28 adult | $23 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in one of our upper dome observation cars. Passengers experience a bird’s-eye-view of the National Park under a panoramic, glass enclosure. Seating is assigned and chosen from block sections of four, with two seats facing two seats. Each section offers a table. *Please note: This car is not ADA accessible and not recommended for passengers with mobility issues. It does require walking through other cars.
Lounge Ticket
Price per ticket: $25 adult | $20 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in the comfortably padded interior lounge section. Seating is assigned.
Executive Ticket
Price per ticket: $35 adult | $30 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in our Saint Lucie Sound lounge car. This car offers comfortable padded seats and a spacious lounge area. Seating is assigned. Ticket includes round trip train ride, choice of coffee or bottled water and one muffin per passenger.*Please note: This car is not ADA accessible and not recommended for passengers with mobility issues. It does require walking through other cars.
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 .
Discounts and Member Tickets
Senior Citizen Discount
Passengers that are ages 55 and older receive a $2 off on an adult coach ticket price on the National Park Scenic train on weekdays (Wednesday – Friday) between June and September. Discount only applies to coach scenic tickets.
Members Ride Free
CVSR members at the Sectionhand level and above receive complimentary National Park Scenic tickets. To redeem tickets, simply present your membership ID at one of the main boarding stations at least 30 minutes prior to your desired departure time.
We also recommend requesting your tickets online in advance, so that we can confirm availability for your desired dates and times.
REDEEM HEREMilitary Discount
Active military, veterans and first responders receive free coach tickets on any regularly-scheduled National Park Scenic train on Thursdays between June and September. There is also a $2 off military discount for any day of the week between June and September. Discounts can only be redeemed at the main boarding stations at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
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 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