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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Portland, ME is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Portland, ME is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $21 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Portland, ME?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - South Station station and arriving at Portland, ME. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Portland, ME?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Portland. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Boston to Portland, ME?

The distance between Boston and Portland, ME is 106 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Portland, ME without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $21 - $45.

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

The bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to Portland, ME bus from?

Boston to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Portland, ME train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Portland, ME?

The best way to get from Boston to Portland, ME is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Boston to Portland, ME bus arrive?

Boston to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.

Where does the Boston to Portland, ME train arrive?

Boston to Portland, ME train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Boston to Portland, ME?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Portland, ME is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Boston to Portland, ME.

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

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Where can I stay near Portland, ME?

There are 398+ hotels available in Portland, ME.

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Portland, ME by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
1h 55m
$21–45
- 5:15 PM – 7:10 PM
  bus 1h 55m • Direct
- 6:15 PM – 8:10 PM
  bus 1h 55m • Direct
- 7:15 PM – 9:10 PM
  bus 1h 55m • Direct
Drive 104 mi
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1. Drive from Boston to Portland, MEcar 104 mi
1h 55m
$18–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
2h 30m
$60–100

Boston to Portland, ME by bus

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Distance: 105.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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