The average train between Portland and Columbia University takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Portland to Columbia 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 once daily between Portland and Columbia 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 Columbia University at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 28m • 3 changes



7h 34m • 3 changes



7h 44m • 3 changes



8h 26m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Columbia University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Portland to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Portland and Columbia University is 439.5 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Columbia University via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 7h 54m.