What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Maine?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Maine is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Maine?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Maine is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Maine?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Maine. However, there are services departing from Main Street & Buffalo Street and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Buffalo, Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Maine?

No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Maine. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Boston to Maine?

The distance between Boston and Maine is 455 miles. The road distance is 520.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Maine without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Maine without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Maine?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Boston to Maine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Maine bus from?

Boston to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Maine train from?

Boston to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Maine?

The best way to get from Boston to Maine is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 16h.

Where does the Boston to Maine bus arrive?

Boston to Maine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Maine train arrive?

Boston to Maine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Boston to Maine?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Maine is 521 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Boston to Maine.

Where can I stay near Maine?

There are 371+ hotels available in Maine.

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Maine by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Taxi, fly to Portland
best
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Buffalo-Airport-BUFtaxi
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Portland (PWM)plane BUF - PWM
4h 8m
$189–655
Drive 517.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Portlandcar 517.9 mi
10h 54m
$95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
14h 37m
$125–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
14h 42m
$250–470
Taxi, fly to Bangor
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Buffalo-Airport-BUFtaxi
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Bangor (BGR)plane BUF - BGR
5h 56m
$223–809
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
16h
$267–498
Bus via Ithaca
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
17h 48m
$142–232

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Portland (PWM) flights

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 452.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Boston, NY, USA and Maine, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Boston to Congress St + Center St via Main Street & Buffalo Street, Washington Street & Eagle Street, Buffalo, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 14h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston to Congress St + Center St via Buffalo Depew Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Portland, and Portland Transportation Center in around 16h.

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