There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Boston by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South StationPortland / ...
2h 32m$23–49Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Boston106.1 mi
1h 53m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to BostonDowneaster
3h 50m$35–43Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lewiston Bus Stop to Augusta
- Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)AUG - BOS
3h 12m$118–179Bus via City of Portland (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from City of Portland to BostonGreyhound US0265s
3h 38m$32–69
Maine to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Boston is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via Portland, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Maine and Boston is 110 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Maine to Boston, including transfers.
Maine to Boston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Maine to Boston is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
Maine to Boston bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Boston is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Maine to Boston.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Augusta State Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- 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 Lewiston Bus Stop to Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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