The average train between Portland, ME and Philadelphia takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland, ME to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Portland, ME and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland, ME is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Portland, ME to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland, ME to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Portland, ME to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portland, ME and Philadelphia is 576.4 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Portland to 30th Street Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 21m.