The average train between Portland and Back Bay takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Back Bay. 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 and Back Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Back Bay at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Back Bay station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Portland to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Portland and Back Bay is 159.9 km. The road distance is 188 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.