Portland Station

The station is located at 100 Thompson’s Point Road in Portland, Maine. It’s a short walk to the nearby music venue, brewery, children’s museum, hotel, and trails, and a quick bus or car ride to downtown Portland. Click here for a printable map of Thompson’s Point.

Yes. Trails start only a few hundred feet from the Portland Transportation Center, with access to scenic walking and biking along the Fore River. Click here for maps and more information.

The Portland station offers a large indoor waiting area, ticketing, restrooms, self-service kiosk, and electronic arrival and departure boards. There is also nearby long-term parking and a passenger pickup area.

There is plenty of parking available in lots next to the station at a rate of $6 per day. If you are getting a ride, picking someone up, or dropping them off, there is a passenger pickup area right outside the main entrance.

Portland is a vibrant city with many popular restaurants, bars, shops, music and cultural venues, museums, and more. Learn more about all that Portland has to offer here.

Portland is highly walkable, though you will want to take a quick bus, taxi, or rideshare from the Portland station to your preferred part of the city.

Yes. The METRO Bus Route 1 provides service to destinations throughout the city including the waterfront, Arts District, Hadlock Field, and the Old Port. Tickets can be purchased while you’re on the train in the Downeaster Cafe.

For more regional access, the METRO Breez provides daily express bus service between the Portland Transportation Center, Yarmouth, Freeport, and the Brunswick Visitor Center. The LAP Bus provides daily commuter bus service to Lewiston and Auburn. Concord Coach Lines provides service to Auburn, Coastal Maine, Augusta, Bangor, and Orono.

Yes. The METRO Bus, Metro BREEZ, LAP Bus, and Concord Coach Lines are all ADA accessible. In fact, all Downeaster trains and stations are wheelchair-accessible, allow service animals, and offer assistance when needed.

Yes, they are typically available on site.

Five northbound and five southbound Amtrak Downeaster trains stop in Portland every day. An alternate northbound “Event Nite” train runs from Boston to Portland on select evenings to help riders get home after big sports games and concerts. Weekend and holiday schedules may vary. A full train schedule can be found here.

The ride from Portland to Boston typically takes around 2.5 hours, while the trip to Brunswick is usually under an hour—but times can vary.