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Portland Art Museum
Major art museum with strong Native American, Northwest, and contemporary collections in downtown Portland.
Cheapest price
$230
Average price
$354
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME will cost around $354 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $230.
It's difficult to get from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME without transferring at least once.
184 Northeast Regional · 1689 Downeaster
66 Northeast Regional · 8254 AMTRAK
66 Northeast Regional · 683 Downeaster
86 Northeast Regional · 8262 AMTRAK
172 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAK
2150 Acela+
8270 AMTRAK
2150 Acela+
8257 AMTRAK
2162 Acela+
687 Downeaster
172 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAK
172 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAKOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME costing on average $182 (€147).
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Portland, ME trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
184 Northeast Regional · 1689 Downeaster | 4:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 9h25 | 1:55 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional · 683 Downeaster | 4:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 9h32 | 2:20 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 8254 AMTRAK | 4:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 8h22 | 1:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 8257 AMTRAK | 7:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 8h03 | 3:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
2150 Acela+ 8270 AMTRAK | 7:31 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h39 | 2:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
2150 Acela+ 8257 AMTRAK | 7:31 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h39 | 3:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 8258 AMTRAK | 8:07 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 8h03 | 4:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAK | 10:18 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 7h52 | 6:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 687 Downeaster | 10:18 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 9h32 | 7:50 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 8260 AMTRAK | 10:18 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 8h57 | 7:15 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 8259 AMTRAK | 10:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h46 | 6:10 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 8260 AMTRAK | 10:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 8h51 | 7:15 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
172 Northeast Regional · 687 Downeaster | 10:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 9h26 | 7:50 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 8262 AMTRAK | 11:56 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 8h19 | 8:15 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
2162 Acela+ 687 Downeaster | 12:08 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 7h42 | 7:50 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 1:56 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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