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How to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Portland, ME

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Portland, 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 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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€31

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

3h 0m

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2h 30m

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Amtrak

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from Boston, MA to Portland, ME

How to get from Boston, MA to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak691 Downeaster
08:50AM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
11:20AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
06:35PM2h15
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
06:35PM2h15
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
08:50PMPortland, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak693 Downeaster
11:50AM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
02:20PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$411One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak695 Downeaster
03:45PM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
06:15PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$411One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak697 Downeaster
05:20PM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
07:50PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$431One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4604+American AirlinesAA972
08:47PM15h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:06PMPortland International Jetport
$4881One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3287 · AA972
07:15AM4h51
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:06PMPortland International Jetport
$7231One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1267 · AA972
06:00AM6h06
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:06PMPortland International Jetport
$7231One-way
1 transfer

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