How much is the train ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start from $81. The average price for this train route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Portland to Philadelphia is 10h 11m, covering a distance of 358 miles (578 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Portland to Philadelphia route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Portland to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Portland to Philadelphia at 5:18am. And the latest train departs at 1:43pm.

Train Portland to Philadelphia from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on January 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 31m	9:19pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 31m	9:19pm	30th Street Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	11h 57m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	11h 57m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	No tags
1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	10h 2m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	11h 56m	1:39am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	11h 8m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	8:30am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 38m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	4:15am	Portland Transportation Center	7h 55m	12:10pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

357 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $201	Average Duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $578	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $81

Amtrak Portland Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Quiet cabin was wonderful.

Elise Rhea W.

June 29, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA 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 Portland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start from $81. The average price for this train route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Portland to Philadelphia is 10h 11m, covering a distance of 358 miles (578 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Portland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Portland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Portland to Philadelphia at 5:18am. And the latest train departs at 1:43pm.

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

$114

01/25

$146

Today

$112

01/27

$90

01/28

$92

01/29

$188

01/30

$190

01/31

$79

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $79

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 $79 to $735 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 $79 which is on 2026-01-31.