How much is the train ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start from R 1 333. The average price for this train route is around R 2 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Portland to Philadelphia is 10h 11m, covering a distance of 578 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Portland to Philadelphia departs at 05:18. And the latest train departs at 13:43.

Train Portland to Philadelphia from R 1 268 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Portland to Philadelphia on 26 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
13:43	Portland Transportation Center	10h 2m	23:45	30th Street Station	Fastest
13:43	Portland Transportation Center	10h 2m	23:45	30th Street Station	No tags
13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags
13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 56m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Philadelphia on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 56m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:30	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	16:08	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Philadelphia on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	15:24	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:30	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	16:08	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Philadelphia on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:30	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	16:08	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Philadelphia on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:43	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:30	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	16:08	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	05:18	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	04:15	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:54 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 818, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 5mAverage duration

576 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 818 - R 3 296	Average duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 333 - R 9 513	Average duration10h 11m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 333

Amtrak Portland Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Quiet cabin was wonderful.

Elise Rhea W.

29 June 2025

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start from R 1 333. The average price for this train route is around R 2 185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Portland to Philadelphia is 10h 11m, covering a distance of 578 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Portland to Philadelphia departs at 05:18. And the latest train departs at 13:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 1 878

25/01

R 2 404

Today

R 1 845

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R 1 482

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R 1 515

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R 3 096

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R 3 129

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R 1 301

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 301

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 301 to R 12 103 for a train ticket from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 301, which is on 2026-01-31.