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Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	11h 57m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 11m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	9h 31m	9:19pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 11m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:48am	Portland Transportation Center	11h 57m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 53m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 11m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to Philadelphia on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	8h 39m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	5:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 6m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	1d 3h	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 11m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	9:30am	Portland Transportation Center	1d 3h	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:18am	Portland Transportation Center	10h 11m	5:29pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 1mAverage Duration

577 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $209	Average Duration11h 1m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $831	Average Duration10h 47m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5849 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $98

Amtrak Portland Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Quiet cabin was wonderful.

Elise Rhea W.

June 29, 2025

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Portland to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Philadelphia start at $98. The average price for this train route is around $270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Portland to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Portland to Philadelphia takes 10h 47m and covers 578 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Portland to Philadelphia departs at 5:18am. The latest train departs at 1:43pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07-30

$216

07-31

$520

Today

$108

08-02

$277

08-03

$213

08-04

$166

08-05

$166

08-06

No data

The cheapest trip from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2026 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $1,296 for a train ticket from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2026-08-04.