There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Caribou by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Bangor, ME
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Take the bus from Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach to Caribou, Maine
4 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Boston to Portland
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Take the bus from Portland, ME to Augusta, ME
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Take the bus from Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME
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Take the bus from Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach to Caribou, Maine
Train, Amtrak Thruway, bus
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Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
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Take the Amtrak Thruway from Brunswick, ME to Bangor, ME
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Take the bus from Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach to Caribou, Maine
Drive
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Drive from Boston to Caribou
Fly
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Fly from Boston (BOS) to Presque Isle (PQI)
Boston to Caribou by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Caribou is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Boston to Caribou is to fly which costs $180 - $410 and takes 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Caribou. However, there are services departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at Caribou, Maine via Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Boston and Caribou is 347 miles. The road distance is 407.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Caribou without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Boston to Caribou, including transfers.
Boston to Caribou bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston South Buses station.
The best way to get from Boston to Caribou is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Boston Airport to Presque Isle Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 18m and has one stopover.
Boston to Caribou bus services, operated by Cyr Bus Line, arrive at Caribou, Maine station.

- Distance: 347.3 miles
- Duration: 9h 11m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Caribou, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Caribou via Bangor, ME and Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways and two other airlines fly from Boston to Caribou every 2 hours.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Presque Isle via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $600
Flights from Boston to Presque Isle via Washington Dulles, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $600
Flights from Boston to Presque Isle via Montreal, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $600

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.
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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
- $29 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $29 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $45 - $65
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70

- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $60
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- Children ages 5-11
- $20 - $28
- Adult
- $40 - $60
Bus from Portland, ME to Augusta, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $23
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- Children ages 5-11
- $8 - $12
- Adult
- $16 - $23

- Phone
- +1 207-942-3354
- Website
- johntcyrandsons.com
Bus from Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach to Caribou, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Schedules at
- johntcyrandsons.com

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 Portland, ME to Augusta, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Augusta, ME to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Brunswick, ME to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Caribou is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Boston to Caribou.
JetBlue Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines offer flights from Boston Airport to Presque Isle Airport.
There are seven+ hotels available in Caribou. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Boston to Boston Airport is to bus which takes 0 min and costs $1 - $13.