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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 $37.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Boston, MA to Portland, ME by train, bus or flight.
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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 $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $169 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $186 (€150).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 19 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, Marginal Way (Park & Ride), ME.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, ME by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines to go to Portland, ME by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines.
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