The average train between Portland and Boston University takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Boston University. 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 3 times a day between Portland and Boston University. 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 University at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Portland to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Portland and Boston University is 160.8 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m.