The cheapest and fastest trains from South Portland, ME to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
9 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Portland, ME to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Portland, ME to New York, NY will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 2 trains that leave South Portland, ME for New York, NY on Tue, Dec 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 9 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 19 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 10 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for South Portland, ME to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Portland, ME to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€112 Average price | €156 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Portland, ME to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for South Portland, ME to New York, NY trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 PM South Portland, ME | 8h19 | 3:49 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
![]() | 11:40 AM South Portland, ME | 10h29 | 10:09 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Portland, ME to New York, NY
Trains from South Portland, ME to New York, NY run on average 32 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 03:15 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from South Portland, ME to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between South Portland, ME and New York, NY from $32 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from South Portland, ME to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South 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
Popular train stations from South Portland, ME to New York, NY
- 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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