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Compare train for Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €81, and a train costs an average of €369.
Distance: 567 miles (914 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€410 Average price | €323 Average price | €129 Average price Cheapest |
18h 26m Average total duration 17h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 20m Average total duration 22h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME
Trains from Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $464 (€369) but you can travel from only $101 (€81) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 567 miles (914 km) distance in 17h 56m.
Distance 567 miles (914 km) |
Average train duration 17h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $464 (€369) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 17h 56m |
First train 03:15 |
Last train 18:00 |
FAQs: Trains from Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norfolk, VA 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Norfolk, VA to Portland, ME
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with hourly and daily rates.
- Freemason Abbey Restaurant
- Saltine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott
- Hilton Norfolk The Main
- Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single platform for Amtrak services and a waiting area.
- Bus: Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) routes 45, 960, 961
- Light Rail: The Tide
- 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
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