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How to get fromSouth Portland to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from South Portland to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 45m
    $61–702

  2. Drive 151.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Portland to Providencecar car 151.8 mi
    2h 54m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 5m
    $33–653

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2610
    5h 10m
    $31–66

South Portland to Rhode Island by bus and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between South Portland, ME, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Portland to Providence via Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sawyer + Broadway to Providence via Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 5h 10m.

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