There are 4 ways to get from Boston, MA to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h$25–53Bus via Congress St + Maine Med
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 32m$16–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 17m$29–66Drive 106.4 mi
- Drive from Boston, MA to Portlandcar 106.4 mi
1h 59m$20–28
Boston, MA to Maine by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Maine is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Maine is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Maine. However, there are services departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Ptc O/B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Boston, MA and Maine is 110 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Boston, MA to Maine without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Boston, MA to Maine, including transfers.
Boston, MA to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
The best way to get from Boston, MA to Maine is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 4h 17m.
Boston, MA to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Maine is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Boston, MA to Maine.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Maine, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- 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 Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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