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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $459 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $492 (€396).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Flight takes on average 10h 20m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 690 Downeaster5:18 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME7:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 690 Downeaster5:18 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME7:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:59 PM2h01Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 694 Downeaster11:48 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:20 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 698 Downeaster6:33 PM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:05 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$391One-way0 transfers
- 692 Downeaster7:18 AM2h32Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$411One-way0 transfers
- 1:45 PM2h30Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal), ME4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$311One-way0 transfers
AA4486 · AA437410:59 AM7h55Portland International Jetport6:54 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer- AA4486 · AA440410:59 AM10h25Portland International Jetport9:24 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
- AA4486 · AA476810:59 AM11h29Portland International Jetport10:28 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Boston, MA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $459 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Boston, MA costing on average $492 (€396).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Flight takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 14 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Concord Coach Lines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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