The average bus between Portland and Waltham takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Waltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Portland and Waltham. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Portland is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Waltham at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston, MA - South Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 6m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Portland to Waltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME station and arriving at Elm St @ Main St station via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Portland to Waltham bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Elm St @ Main St station.
The distance between Portland and Waltham is 163.1 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Elm St @ Main St via Boston, MA - South Station and Otis St @ Summer St in around 3h 46m.