What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Portland is to fly which costs $360 - $600 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Portland. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Portland via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Boston to Portland?

The distance between Boston and Portland is 2556 miles. The road distance is 3086.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Portland without a car is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $430 - $1,900.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Portland?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Boston to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Portland train from?

Boston to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or fly from Boston to Portland?

The best way to get from Boston to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $360 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Boston and Portland?

Portland is 3h behind Boston. It is currently 10:23 PM in Boston and 7:23 PM in Portland.

Where does the Boston to Portland train arrive?

Boston to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Portland is 3087 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Boston to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Portland?

Book your Boston to Portland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 846+ hotels available in Portland.

Boston to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)BOS - PDX
7h 3m
$361–560
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
2d 21h
$438–1,890
Drive 3,068.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Portland3,068.8 mi
2d 1h
$560–809
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Utica, NY
2. Take the train from Utica to Toronto Union Station
3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
5d
$365–714

Boston to Portland by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

2d 21hAverage Duration

$438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,541.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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