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How to get fromBoston to Maineby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    2h 22m
    $23–47
  2. Drive 105.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Portlandcar car 105.2 mi
    1h 56m
    $20–28
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train Downeaster
    2h 57m
    $36–42
  4. Bus via Congress St + Maine Med (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus bus Greyhound US0265s
    2h 29m
    $33–65

Boston to Maine by bus

Calendar259Weekly Buses
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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