Train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street StationCheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street StationFastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Portland Transportation Center
30th Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
12h 5mAverage Duration
576 kmDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$67 - $345Average Duration12h 5m
14kg CO₂e
Average Price$117 - $832Average Duration10h 6m
53kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start at $117. The average price for this train route is around $217. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Portland to Philadelphia?

    The average train trip from Portland to Philadelphia takes 10h 6m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Portland to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day.

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

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $208

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 $208 to $1,105 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 $208 which is on 2025-12-02.

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