The average train between South Station and Portland, ME takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from South Station to Portland, ME. 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 every 4 hours between South Station and Portland, ME. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Station is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Portland, ME at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Downtown Crossing and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Station to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from South Station station and arriving at Portland, ME station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
South Station to Portland, ME train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Portland, ME train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Portland station.
The distance between South Station and Portland, ME is 157.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.