There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Plymouth by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
5h 18m$53–93Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay to Plymouthcar 134.6 mi
2h 37m$25–36Line 60 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St & Forest Avebus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus
6h 44m$43–75Train
- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Kingstontrain Kingston Line
5h 40m$41–82
Back Bay to Plymouth by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Plymouth is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Back Bay station to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Saco Amtrak Station and arriving at Kingston via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Back Bay and Plymouth is 148 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Plymouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Back Bay to Plymouth, including transfers.
Back Bay to Plymouth bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Saco Transportation Center station.
Back Bay to Plymouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saco Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Plymouth is to line 60 bus and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Plymouth, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston South Buses in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Kingston via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- BSOOB
Bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St & Forest Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- BSOOB
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay to Plymouth bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at Congress St & Forest Ave station.
Back Bay to Plymouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Plymouth is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Back Bay to Plymouth.
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