Find trains from Boston to Portland, Maine

Passengers should familiarize themselves with a few baggage policies before boarding their Boston to Portland, Maine, trains. Two personal items measuring 14×11×7 inches and weighing no more than 25 lbs and two carry-on bags measuring 28×22×14 inches and weighing no more than 50 lbs are permitted aboard. Diaper bags and strollers are not included in your carry-on allowance for families on a voyage with kids younger than two. Carry-on bags are stored beneath your seat or in overhead luggage racks. Any additional bags will incur an additional baggage fee. Ammunitions, explosives, unlicensed firearms, and alcohol above the permitted alcohol limit are not allowed on Boston to Portland, Maine, trains. Musical equipment is allowed aboard the trains if it fits in your overhead luggage rack; you will be charged a baggage fee if it doesn't.

Furry friends are allowed on Amtrak trains from Boston to Portland, Maine, although there are some restrictions. Small pets are allowed on trains to Portland, Maine from Boston for journeys lasting up to seven hours; however, they count as carry-on luggage and incur an extra charge. It is advisable to book early as a maximum of five pets are allowed on the trains with a limit of one pet per ticket bearer. Pets should be at least eight weeks old, well-behaved, and healthy to be allowed on trains to Portland, Maine from Boston. Also, pets should weigh no more than 20 lbs, including their pet carriers. Note that pets should be in their pet carriers for the entire trip. Furthermore, pets are not allowed in any food service, first-class, or business-class cars. Make sure your pet documentation is completed before leaving.

Boston to Portland, Maine, train lines serve North Station in Boston and Portland Union Station in Portland, Maine. Boston and Maine are connected by Amtrak’s Downeaster, which operates from North Station. However, note that Boston trains are operated from North Station and Back Bay Station. You can easily get to Back Bay Station from North Station and vice versa via the subway, MBTA trains, trams, or taxis. Taxis are quicker, while subways are cheaper.

For this week, you can purchase tickets from Boston Logan Intl to Portland starting at $24 one-way. The cost of your ticket may vary depending on when you book, so we recommend you plan early. $24 is what you can expect to pay for a train ride from Boston Logan Intl to Portland one-way.

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 2h 30m train from Boston Logan Intl to Portland. Take the Amtrak train from Boston Logan Intl and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

The cost of a train from Boston Logan Intl to Portland is about $24 one-way this week. Our data shows that prices are fairly stable throughout the next 3 months. You can book now to make sure your seat is secured.

Amtrak are viable options. Check times and availability for Amtrak, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Boston Logan Intl to Portland from $48 round-trip.

A train from Boston Logan Intl to Portland will travel much more than the 98.5 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. The train journey is around 2h 30m long.

Taking a train to Portland from Boston Logan Intl has a carbon footprint of 25lb, on average. A flight for this same journey would have a footprint of about 127lb. The carbon footprint by bus can vary, but is around 16lb.

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by bus from Boston to Portland, Maine on Concord Coach Lines. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Concord Coach Lines to be about 1h 55m compared to taking a flight from Boston to Portland, Maine or a train from Boston to Portland, Maine which have been found to be slower alternatives.

The cheapest way is to get a bus from Boston to Portland, Maine, which can be as cheap as $29. A flight from Boston to Portland, Maine is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $265. A train from Boston to Portland, Maine is also an option, with an average price of $48.