ME → MA · about 97 miles
Portland to Boston train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Portland to Boston. The fastest takes 2 hours 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:15 AM and the last at 6:33 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 2h 32m
- First train
- 5:15 AM
- Last train
- 6:33 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Portland and arrives at Boston. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | 7:50 AM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:18 AM | 7:50 AM | 2h 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 AM | 9:50 AM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:18 AM | 9:50 AM | 2h 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:48 AM | 2:20 PM | 2h 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 2:30 PM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:43 PM | 4:15 PM | 2h 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:50 PM | 4:25 PM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 7:45 PM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:33 PM | 9:05 PM | 2h 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Portland Where you get off in Boston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Portland
- Portland Amtrak station Map of Portland Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Boston
Return trip: Boston to Portland
Questions
How long is the train from Portland to Boston?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from Portland to Boston?
The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:33 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Portland to Boston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Portland?
Trains to Boston leave from Portland Amtrak station.