There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Bowdoin by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Station to Brunswick, MEbus Boston
2h 51m$56–84Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Bowdoincar 137.7 mi
2h 35m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 31m$76–134Fly to Augusta State Airport, taxi
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
- Take the taxi from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Bowdointaxi
1h 52m$165–213Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Brunswick Stationbus FlixBus N2615
2h 51m$59–78Fly to Rockland, drive
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane BOS - RKD
- Drive from Rockland (RKD) to Bowdoincar
2h 52m$120–187
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Bowdoin is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Bowdoin is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs $160 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Bowdoin. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Brunswick, ME via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Bowdoin station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Brunswick Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Boston and Bowdoin is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Bowdoin without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 2h 51m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Boston to Bowdoin, including transfers.
Boston to Bowdoin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from South Station.
Boston to Bowdoin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Bowdoin is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 2h 51m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bowdoin, ME, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Augusta State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Station to Brunswick, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $25–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Brunswick Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston to Brunswick Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Bowdoin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Brunswick, ME station.
Boston to Bowdoin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Bowdoin is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Boston to Bowdoin.
There are 31+ hotels available in Bowdoin.