There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Bates College by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Springfield Union Station to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Lewistonbus Greyhound US0265s
6h 4m$46–137Drive 219.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Bates Collegecar 219.4 mi
3h 55m$40–58Train, bus via Portland
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Lewistonbus
8h 18m$91–212Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Lewistonbus Greyhound US0265s
6h 4m$42–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Boston to Lewistonbus Greyhound US0265s
6h 52m$55–133
Springfield to Bates College by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bates College is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Bates College is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Bates College. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Lewiston via City of Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Springfield and Bates College is 231 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bates College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Springfield to Bates College, including transfers.
Springfield to Bates College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Bates College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at City of Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Bates College is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Springfield to Bates College.
Book your Springfield to Bates College bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Bates College, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Bates College via City of Portland and Lewiston in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from City of Portland to Lewiston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Lewiston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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