Portland (Maine) → Boston
1 train on this corridor — fastest 2h 25m on the Downeaster, fares from $18. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
2h 25m · Downeaster
Cheapest (indicative)
from $18 · Downeaster
Origin stations
POR
Amtrak · Regional · 5× daily · ~79% on-time
08:30
Portland Transportation Center (POR)
10:55
Boston North Station (BON)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Downeaster covers Portland (Maine) to Boston in about 2h 25m, departing Portland Transportation Center at 08:30. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $18 on the Downeaster. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Downeaster. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.