There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Portland by bus, train, night train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 2h 10m
Cheapest option
Train • 2h 30m
2 alternative options
Night train • 2h 30m
Drive • 1h 53m
Boston to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Portland is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at Portland, ME. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Portland. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Boston and Portland is 112 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $45.
The bus from Boston South Buses to Portland, ME takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Boston to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Portland is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $12 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $85 and takes 2h 30m.
- Distance: 111.9 miles
- Duration: 2h 10m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $25 - $35 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $4 - $85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $26
- Child Coach - short notice
- $16 - $27
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $85
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $15 - $85
- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com/
- Adult
- $25 - $35
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Portland Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Boston to Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
Boston to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Portland is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Boston to Portland.
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