There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Portland, ME by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 2m$29–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 14m$27–59Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 22m$41–634Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Providence to Portland, MEcar 149 mi
2h 56m$28–40
Providence to Portland, ME by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Portland, ME is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Portland, ME is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Providence and Portland, ME is 150 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland, ME without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Providence to Portland, ME, including transfers.
Providence to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Portland, ME train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland, ME is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Portland via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Portland, ME train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Portland, ME is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Providence to Portland, ME.
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