There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Portland, ME by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 14m$33–63Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 29m$26–602Train
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 50m$41–597Drive 148.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Portland, MEcar 148.7 mi
2h 56m$28–40
Providence to Portland, ME by 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 50m.
The distance between Providence and Portland, ME is 151 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland, ME without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Portland, ME is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $600 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Portland via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
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
- $33–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portland, ME is 1h behind Providence. It is currently 5:42 PM in Providence and 4:42 PM in Portland, ME.
Providence to Portland, ME train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay 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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