How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Portland?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Portland start from £65. The average price for this train route is around £154. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Portland?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Portland is 9h 43m, covering a distance of 358 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 03:25. And the latest train departs at 15:33.

Which 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?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 £57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Portland on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:58	30th Street Station	9h 12m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Portland on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:58	30th Street Station	9h 12m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Portland on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	05:58	30th Street Station	9h 12m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Portland on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:58	30th Street Station	9h 12m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Portland on 9 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:58	30th Street Station	9h 12m	15:10	Portland Transportation Center	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	Fastest
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	06:37	30th Street Station	7h 33m	14:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags
	03:25	30th Street Station	9h 45m	13:10	Portland Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Portland

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 £65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

9h 43mAverage duration

358 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£40 - £280	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£65 - £450	Average duration9h 43m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Portland?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Portland start from £65. The average price for this train route is around £154. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Portland?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Portland is 9h 43m, covering a distance of 358 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 03:25. And the latest train departs at 15:33.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

30/11

£331

01/12

£183

Today

£109

03/12

£84

04/12

£109

05/12

£183

06/12

£109

07/12

£67

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Portland, ME was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £67

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 £67 to £378 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 £67, which is on 2025-12-07.