MA → ME · about 97 miles
Boston to Portland train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Boston to Portland. The fastest takes 2 hours 26 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:50 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 2h 26m
- First train
- 8:50 AM
- Last train
- 11:25 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Portland. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:50 AM | 11:16 AM | 2h 26m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 11:20 AM | 2h 30m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 2:20 PM | 2h 30m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 2h 30m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:10 PM | 6:41 PM | 2h 31m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 7:50 PM | 2h 30m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 5 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:30 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day | 2h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:25 PM | 1:55 AM +1 day | 2h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Portland The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Portland
- Portland Amtrak station Map of Portland Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Portland to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Portland?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 26 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Portland?
The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 11:25 PM (Sun).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Portland?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Portland leave from Boston Amtrak station (2).