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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, ME to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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€29 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Portland, ME to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA
Travel to Boston, MA 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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA.
There are 2 travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $25 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $26 (€23).
The quickest way to travel between Portland, ME and Boston, MA is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 32 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 98 miles (158 km) between Portland, ME and Boston, MA.
The average frequency per day from Portland, ME to Boston, MA is:
- Around 14 buses per day.
- 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Portland, ME and Boston, MA 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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
The following travel companies offer services from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Boston, MA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Portland, ME to Boston, MA for $25 (€22) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Boston, MA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Portland, ME to Boston, MA tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, ME to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Greyhound 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Boston, MA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Portland, ME to Boston, MA.
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