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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$49 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Old Orchard Beach, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME
How to get from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 PM1h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 PMWells, Sanford Rd (Town Of Wells Transportation Center), ME$241One-way0 transfers
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6:35 PM1h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 PMWells, Sanford Rd (Town Of Wells Transportation Center), ME$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:35 PM1h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 PMWells, Sanford Rd (Town Of Wells Transportation Center), ME$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
681 Downeaster8:50 AM2h11North Station, Boston, MA11:01 AMOld Orchard Beach Station, Old Orchard Beach, ME$331One-way0 transfers
685 Downeaster3:45 PM2h11North Station, Boston, MA5:56 PMOld Orchard Beach Station, Old Orchard Beach, ME$331One-way0 transfers
683 Downeaster11:50 AM2h11North Station, Boston, MA2:01 PMOld Orchard Beach Station, Old Orchard Beach, ME$361One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM2h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM2h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$281One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Old Orchard Beach, ME costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Old Orchard Beach, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Old Orchard Beach, ME as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from North Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Old Orchard Beach Station, Old Orchard Beach, ME.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Wells, Sanford Rd (Town Of Wells Transportation Center), ME.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Old Orchard Beach, ME by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Old Orchard Beach, ME by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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