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How to get fromBack Bay to Springfieldby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Springfield by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240 / ...
    6h 3m
    $41–90
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to St John Stbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    7h 30m
    $27–47
  3. Drive 177.8 mi

    1. Drive from Back Bay to Springfieldcar car 177.8 mi
    3h 16m
    $33–47
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 58m
    $56–122

Back Bay to Springfield by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

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 30m. Alternatively, 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.

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