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Compare train and bus for Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.95 (€-4.86). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 38m 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 Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA
How to get from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:20 PM1h55Old Orchard Beach, ME9:15 PMBoston, MA$271One-way0 transfers
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7:20 PM1h55Old Orchard Beach, ME9:15 PMBoston, MA$271One-way0 transfers
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7:20 PM1h55Old Orchard Beach, ME9:15 PMBoston, MA$271One-way0 transfers
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6:20 PM1h55Old Orchard Beach, ME8:15 PMBoston, MA$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Old Orchard Beach, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Old Orchard Beach, ME and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Old Orchard Beach Station, Old Orchard Beach, ME and arrive in North Station, Boston, MA.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salem, MA and arrive in Long Wharf (Boston), MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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