Rhode Island to Portland Trains

Rhode Island to Portland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rhode Island and Portland takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhode Island to Portland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: $187
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster

4h 51m

$71–659

Rhode Island to Portland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rhode Island and Portland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Portland at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:47 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:16 PM → 1:00 AM
Arrives next day
3h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
2:29 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rhode Island to Portland? 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.