How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Portland start at $117. The average price for this train route is around $214. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Portland?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Portland takes 9h 37m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Portland route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Portland?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Portland departs at 12:33am. The latest train departs at 3:33pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Portland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Portland from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:51am	30th Street Station	9h 24m	8:15pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:05am	30th Street Station	8h 45m	7:50pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	10:51am	30th Street Station	9h 24m	8:15pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	11:05am	30th Street Station	8h 45m	7:50pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	3:23pm	30th Street Station	10h 32m	1:55am	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:23pm	30th Street Station	9h 37m	1:00am	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	8h 33m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	8h 33m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	7h 33m	2:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	6:37am	30th Street Station	8h 33m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:25am	30th Street Station	10h 55m	2:20pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:33am	30th Street Station	8h 37m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:15am	30th Street Station	9h 55m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:33am	30th Street Station	8h 37m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	5:15am	30th Street Station	9h 55m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	30th Street Station	9h 55m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:33am	30th Street Station	8h 37m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	5:15am	30th Street Station	9h 55m	3:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:33am	30th Street Station	8h 37m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	7:19am	30th Street Station	8h 51m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:02 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

13h 25mAverage Duration

579 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $299	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$117 - $814	Average Duration9h 37m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Portland start at $117. The average price for this train route is around $214. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Portland?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Portland takes 9h 37m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Portland route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Portland?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Portland departs at 12:33am. The latest train departs at 3:33pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Portland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-24

$197

01-25

$197

Today

$161

01-27

$161

01-28

$152

01-29

$152

01-30

$152

01-31

$109

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $109

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $1,081 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2026-01-31.