There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
2h 22m$23–47Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Portlandcar 105.2 mi
1h 56m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
2h 57m$36–42Bus via Congress St + Maine Med (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus Greyhound US0265s
2h 29m$33–65
Boston to Maine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Maine is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Maine is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - South Station and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Ptc O/B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Boston and Maine is 108 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Maine without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Boston to Maine, including transfers.
Boston to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Maine is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
Boston to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Maine is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Boston 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 $33–39 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
- $33–39
- 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
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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