There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 58m$54–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to St John Stbus 60
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
7h 35m$25–47Drive 177.8 mi
- Drive from Back Bay to Springfieldcar 177.8 mi
3h 16m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0256S
9h 43m$39–82
Back Bay to Springfield by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Saco Transportation Center and City of Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Back Bay and Springfield is 205 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Back Bay to Springfield, including transfers.
Back Bay to Springfield bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Saco Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 7h 35m.
Back Bay to Springfield bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at St John St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Springfield is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Back Bay to Springfield.
What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Springfield via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Springfield Union Station via Saco Transportation Center, St John St, and City of Portland in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Haverhill Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- bsoobtransit.org
Bus from Saco Transportation Center to St John St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://bsoobtransit.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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