Reading, PA to Pottsville, PA
All-Day Train Excursions
ALL ABOARD!
Leave the driving to us and take a train ride from Reading Outer Station to Pottsville’s Union Station!
Once you arrive in Pottsville, PA you will have 5 hours in town before returning back to Reading, PA. You can choose to take the Yuengling Brewery Tour, visit Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum, visit the Schuylkill County Historical Society, and more! There are also plenty of restaurants and shops to explore while in downtown Pottsville!
There will be a Free Trolley available to take you from Union Station to Downtown Pottsville and back.
NEW THIS YEAR: The Pottsville Outdoor Market will be set up at Union Station on each of the days these trains are scheduled. The market will feature local vendors, fresh produce, and food trucks! The market will be open until 3:00pm each scheduled day.
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$39/person
All pricing based on round trip!
Excursion Information
To get your tickets, click button below with the excursion date of your choice.
Please note that these trips are scheduled to be operated by diesel locomotives. Excursions with steam locomotives, F-Units, plus other special trips, including Fall Foliage Excursions, will be available on the Special Events page. The railroad reserves the right to substitute motive power and equipment without notice, should an issue arise.
CLICK ON THE DESIRED DATE BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Itinerary
Departure Time
Reading Outer Station: 10:00 a.m.
Arrive at Pottsville Union Station: by 11:10 a.m.
Depart Pottsville Union Station: 4:30 p.m.
Return Time
Reading Outer Station: by 5:40 p.m.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FULLY ENJOY YOUR RIDE
Please bring your email confirmation with you day of train ride.
Show your email confirmation at the ticket booth to receive your tickets.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for parking, check in, and boarding.
Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
