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Newark to Portland, ME trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Portland, ME takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Portland, ME. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 38m
Duration
357 mi
Distance
$234
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train Downeaster
7h 44m
$195–306

Newark to Portland, ME train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Newark and Portland, ME. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Portland, ME at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 58m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 34m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 58m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 23m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak14h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 51m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Portland, ME? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Newark to Portland, ME.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Portland via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 7h 44m.

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