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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $688.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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$39 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $688 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Portland, ME, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $39 (€33).
A bus is $663 (€554) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $688 (€575).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10 (-€8). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Portland, ME
How to get from Boston, MA to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:35 PM2h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$261One-way0 transfers
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- 6:35 PM2h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:35 PM2h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 681 Downeaster8:50 AM2h26North Station, Boston, MA11:16 AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$391One-way0 transfers
- 1697 Downeaster10:30 PM2h30North Station, Boston, MA1:00 AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$391One-way0 transfers
- 685 Downeaster4:10 PM2h31North Station, Boston, MA6:41 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$391One-way0 transfers
- AA3058 · AA20989:50 AM7h07Edward L. Logan International Airport4:57 PMPortland International Jetport$7471One-way1 transfer
AA4371+AA20987:59 AM8h58Edward L. Logan International Airport4:57 PMPortland International Jetport$7471One-way1 transfer- AA2800 · AA20987:00 AM9h57Edward L. Logan International Airport4:57 PMPortland International Jetport$7471One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $39 (€33).
A bus is $663 (€554) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $688 (€575).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Portland, ME by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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