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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $463 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $491 (€401).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 10h 7m.
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.
FlixBus5:10 AM2h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$251One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus5:10 AM2h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:10 AM2h00Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:10 AMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 681 Downeaster8:50 AM2h30North Station, Boston, MA11:20 AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$391One-way0 transfers
- 685 Downeaster3:45 PM2h30North Station, Boston, MA6:15 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$391One-way0 transfers
- 683 Downeaster11:50 AM2h30North Station, Boston, MA2:20 PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME$411One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 PM2h15Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:50 PMPortland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME$261One-way0 transfers
AA4424 · AA45476:00 AM7h04Edward L. Logan International Airport1:04 PMPortland International Jetport$5991One-way1 transfer- AA4397 · AA44868:00 PM12h53Edward L. Logan International Airport8:53 AMPortland International Jetport$5991One-way1 transfer
- AA4547 · AA43778:04 AM5h00Edward L. Logan International Airport1:04 PMPortland International Jetport$6671One-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 $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $463 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $491 (€401).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 10h 7m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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