Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, ME to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to Boston, MA will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 20 buses that leave Portland, ME for Boston, MA on Wed, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€33 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:45 PM Portland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME | 2h30 | 8:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h22 | 11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
Wednesday, June 25 | |||||
![]() | 7:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 2h59 | 10:14 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h01 | 12:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h04 | 11:19 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h09 | 1:24 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:30 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h41 | 3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h14 | 3:44 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 12:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 2h41 | 3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h14 | 3:44 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h40 | 5:10 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h11 | 5:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h11 | 5:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 3:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h49 | 7:19 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h04 | 9:34 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h04 | 9:34 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 5:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 2h49 | 8:19 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus buses will get you from Portland, ME to Boston, MA from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
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