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How to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME

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Travel Information to Portland, ME from Boston, MA

distanceDistance98 miles (158 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$25 - $34
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $25 (€22) • 2 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $25 (€22) • 2 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train or bus to travel 98 miles (158 km) from Boston, MA to Portland, ME. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME.

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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.

Amtrak
08:50AM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
11:20AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
11:50AM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
02:20PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$391One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
06:35PM2h15
Boston, MA
08:50PMPortland, ME
$401One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
03:45PM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
06:15PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$391One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
05:20PM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
07:50PMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$411One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
10:30PM2h30
North Station, Boston, MA
01:00AMPortland Transportation Center, Portland, ME
$391One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Boston to Portland on Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey between Boston and Portland.

    FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME

    FAQs: Travel to Portland, ME easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Portland, ME.
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    There are 2 options to travel from Boston, MA to Portland, ME including taking a train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel to Portland, ME from Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $25 (€22).

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

    A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Portland, ME costing on average $34 (€31).

    The fastest way from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Portland, ME that take longer:

    Getting to Portland, ME by train takes 2 h 30 min on average.

    Portland, ME is approximately 98 miles (158 km) away from Boston, MA.

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

    • 1 bus a day.
    • Around 6 trains per day.

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

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

      The following travel companies offer services from Boston, MA to Portland, ME:

      • Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus for buses to Portland, ME. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Boston, MA to Portland, ME tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).
      • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Portland, ME. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Boston, MA to Portland, ME tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).

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

      • Direct bus available with Greyhound 1 direct bus per day.
      • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Portland, ME as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Boston, MA and Portland, ME.

      Your trip from Boston, MA to Portland, ME doesn't have to end in Portland, ME. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Portsmouth, NH, Lewiston, ME or Washington, DC. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Portsmouth, NH, Lewiston, ME or Washington, DC to your Boston, MA to Portland, ME tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Portland, ME today!
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