The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, ME to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
6 h 19 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, ME to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to New York, NY will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Portland, ME to New York, NY you need to make at least one change.
8269 AMTRAK · 179 Northeast Regional15:308h19Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME23:49Penn Station, New York, NY£671One-way1 change
686 Downeaster · 179 Northeast Regional13:4310h06Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME23:49Penn Station, New York, NY£711One-way1 change
8263 AMTRAK · 175 Northeast Regional11:308h08Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME19:38Penn Station, New York, NY£781One-way1 change
684 Downeaster · 175 Northeast Regional11:487h50Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME19:38Penn Station, New York, NY£811One-way1 change
8273 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional06:157h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME13:47Penn Station, New York, NY£981One-way1 change
8277 AMTRAK+
2163 NextGen Acela08:306h19Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME14:49Penn Station, New York, NY£2691One-way1 change
8244 AMTRAK+
2155 NextGen Acela04:156h35Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME10:50Penn Station, New York, NY£2691One-way1 change
8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional03:157h07Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME10:22Penn Station, New York, NY£981One-way1 change
8275 AMTRAK+
2163 NextGen Acela07:307h19Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME14:49Penn Station, New York, NY£2691One-way1 change
8279 AMTRAK+
2167 Acela09:307h20Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME16:50Penn Station, New York, NY£2691One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Portland, ME to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 450 km
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£87 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portland, ME to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
696 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional | 17:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h19 | 03:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional | 17:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h16 | 03:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8269 AMTRAK · 67 Northeast Regional | 19:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h32 | 03:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8269 AMTRAK · 169 Northeast Regional | 19:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h29 | 03:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
| Monday 30 March | |||||
8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional | 07:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h07 | 14:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8244 AMTRAK · 171 Northeast Regional | 08:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h12 | 16:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8244 AMTRAK+ 2155 NextGen Acela | 08:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 6h35 | 14:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
680 Downeaster · 93 Northeast Regional | 09:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h29 | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
680 Downeaster+ 2159 Acela | 09:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h33 | 16:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8273 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional | 10:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h32 | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
682 Downeaster · 173 Northeast Regional | 11:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h34 | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8275 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional | 11:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h22 | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8275 AMTRAK+ 2163 NextGen Acela | 11:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h19 | 18:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8277 AMTRAK+ 2163 NextGen Acela | 12:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 6h19 | 18:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional | 12:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h22 | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK · 137 Northeast Regional | 13:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h39 | 22:09 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK+ 2167 Acela | 13:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h20 | 20:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
8263 AMTRAK · 175 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h08 | 23:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
684 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional | 15:48 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h04 | 01:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
684 Downeaster · 175 Northeast Regional | 15:48 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h50 | 23:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, ME to New York, NY
Trains from Portland, ME to New York, NY run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 01:56 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, ME to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, ME and New York, NY from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portland, ME to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portland, ME and New York, NY
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is $5.50 per day and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking for Downeaster passengers is available in the lot across the street from the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station serves as a hub for both Amtrak Downeaster trains and intercity buses, with facilities for ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Concord Coach Lines
- Local bus services available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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