The average train between Portland, ME and Providence takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland, ME to Providence. 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 5 times a day between Portland, ME and Providence. 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 Providence at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portland, ME to Providence. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME station and arriving at Providence station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Portland, ME to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland, ME to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Providence station.
Book your Portland, ME to Providence train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Portland, ME and Providence is 223.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Providence via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 4h 8m.