Cheap train tickets from Providence to Portland

The distance between Providence and Portland is approximately 139.96 miles, or 225.19 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 4 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

If you want to avoid a crowded train, Monday is the best day to travel as it is the least busy day for trains from Providence to Portland.

In contrast, the busiest train day of the week is usually Wednesday. If you are planning to book travel for Wednesday, make sure to book your train tickets well in advance as they may sell out and you may find trains more full than usual.

Typically there are 15 schedules to compare for your trip to Portland. One train carrier operates regular service on the Providence to Portland route. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between Providence to Portland, usually offering 15 trips per day. On this route there are no direct schedules. This means that along your journey from Providence to Portland, you will need to disembark from the first train and board a connecting train. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may be responsible for transferring your own checked luggage, but you will definitely need to bring your hand luggage.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Coach tickets from Providence to Portland, which start at £16.21.