How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Portland start at $118. The average price for this train route is around $265. 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 43m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

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 3:25am. 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 14 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 4.6 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 $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Portland on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 38m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	6:58am	30th Street Station	9h 12m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	8:32am	30th Street Station	7h 38m	4:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	9:08am	30th Street Station	9h 2m	6:10pm	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:37 AM EST.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 9 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

9h 43mAverage Duration

578 kmDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $509	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $819	Average Duration9h 43m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus 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 $118. The average price for this train route is around $265. 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 43m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
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 3:25am. 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 14 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 4.6 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

12-10

$260

12-11

$260

Today

$260

12-13

$198

12-14

$122

12-15

$153

12-16

$122

12-17

$104

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $104

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 $104 to $781 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 $104 which is on 2025-12-17.