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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $658.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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$37 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $658 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $633 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $658 (€553).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.36 (€-7.86). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 48m 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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA
How to get from Portland, ME to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus11:59 PM2h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$281One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus11:59 PM2h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:59 PM2h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 682 Downeaster7:18 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 688 Downeaster6:33 PM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:05 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 684 Downeaster11:48 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:20 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 8242 Connecting Bus · 1195 Northeast Regional3:15 AM3h14Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:29 AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$481One-way1 transfer
- 8269 Connecting Bus · 67 Northeast Regional3:30 PM3h20Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME6:50 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$481One-way1 transfer
- 8271 Connecting Bus · 1167 Northeast Regional1:30 PM2h45Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME4:15 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$531One-way1 transfer
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AA43944:27 PM14h40Portland International Jetport7:07 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7381One-way1 transfer - AA3079 · AA25594:27 PM4h22Portland International Jetport8:49 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7631One-way1 transfer
- AA3079+AA45024:27 PM6h06Portland International Jetport10:33 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7631One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, ME to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $633 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $658 (€553).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, ME and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Jetport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME and arrive in North Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salem, MA and arrive in Long Wharf (Boston), MA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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