Train from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Richmond to Portland on 7 January
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AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Portland Transportation CenterNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 350, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
22h 45mAverage duration
909 kmDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 350 - R 3 925Average duration22h 45m
23kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 129 - R 8 524Average duration1d
82kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME by train

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Portland start from R 2 129. The average price for this train route is around R 4 987. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Richmond to Portland?

    The average train journey time from Richmond to Portland is 1d , covering a distance of 905 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Richmond to Portland departs at 08:23. And the latest train departs at 16:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/01
R 3 553
06/01
R 4 344
Today
R 3 384
08/01
No data
09/01
R 2 542
10/01
R 2 290
11/01
R 2 879
12/01
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME was searched and found on 10 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 290

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 290 to R 14 124 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 290, which is on 2026-01-10.

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