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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to Saco, ME
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Saco, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Saco, ME:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Saco, ME costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Saco, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.86. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 34m 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.
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How to get from Boston, MA to Saco, ME by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Saco, ME is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 PM1h40Boston, MA12:15 AMSaco, ME$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 PM1h40Boston, MA12:15 AMSaco, ME$291One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 PM1h40Boston, MA12:15 AMSaco, ME$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Saco, ME:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Saco, ME costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Saco, ME take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Saco, ME as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Long Wharf (Boston), MA and arrive in Salem, MA.
- Trains mostly depart from North Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Saco Station, Saco, ME.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Saco, ME by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Saco, ME by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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