The average train between Portland and Boston Common takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Boston Common. 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 Boston Common. 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 Boston Common at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Boston Common. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Boston Common station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Portland and Boston Common is 159 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 32m.