How to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME

There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Portland, ME including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $398 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $425 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Flight takes on average 13h 27m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is approximately 98 miles (159 km).

The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is:

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Portland, ME as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:

• Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Portland International Jetport.
• Trains mostly depart from North Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME.
• Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME.
• Ferries mostly depart from Long Wharf (Boston), MA and arrive in Salem, MA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Portland, ME, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines to go to Portland, ME by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Portland, ME with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines.
• 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Portsmouth, NH, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Lewiston, ME. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, ME and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Portland, ME to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Portland, ME, you can enjoy a craft beer tour sampling local brews, take a scenic ferry ride to the nearby Casco Bay Islands, and visit the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Attend a live performance at the historic State Theatre or explore the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. Visit sights like the Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park, the vibrant Old Port district, the Eastern Promenade with its panoramic views, the Portland Museum of Art, and the intricate Victoria Mansion.

For a well-rounded experience in Portland, ME, plan for 2 to 3 days to explore its vibrant arts district, historic Old Port, and scenic waterfront.