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

The average train ticket price from Portland to Boston is $37. The best way to find train tickets from Portland to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Portland to Boston?

A train trip between Portland and Boston is around 2h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 99 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Portland and Boston?

The number of trains from Portland to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Portland to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Portland to Boston?

When taking the train from Portland to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Train Portland to Boston from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	CheapestFastest
		6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	2:20pm	North Station	No tags
1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	4:15pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	2:20pm	North Station	No tags
1:43pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	4:15pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	2:20pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	2:20pm	North Station	No tags
11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	2:20pm	North Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Boston on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	CheapestFastest
5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	7:50am	North Station	No tags
7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:50am	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags
6:33pm	Portland Transportation Center	2h 32m	9:05pm	North Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $30	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$29 - $39	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Portland, ME to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$37

Average train trip duration2h 32m

Number of daily trains5

Earliest train departure5:18am

Distance97 miles (156 km)

Latest train departure6:33pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5506 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 $29

Amtrak Portland Boston recent customer reviews

Comfortable and relaxing!

Darryl C.

March 4, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Portland to Boston Train

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

Best price found

10/05

$34

10/06

$34

Today

$34

10/08

$34

10/09

$34

10/10

$34

10/11

$26

10/12

$26

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $26

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $46 for a train ticket from Portland, ME to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-10-11.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Portland and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Portland to Boston.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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