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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Portland is to bus and line 55 bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Portland. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Main St @ Grand St via Main St @ Gold St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Boston to Portland?

The distance between Boston and Portland is 151 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Boston to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Portland bus from?

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

Where does the Boston to Portland bus arrive?

Boston to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Portland is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Boston to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 167+ hotels available in Portland.

Boston to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 55 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Portland by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Stage Rd & Rt 1 to Downtown Terminalbus 644
3h 41m
$43–83
Bus, line 55 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Gold St to Main St @ Grand Stbus 55
3h 46m
$17–34
Drive 111.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Portlandcar 111.4 mi
2h 11m
$21–30
Bus, line 55 bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from South Station to Hartford Union Stationbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Gold St to Main St @ Grand Stbus 55
3h 57m
$23–58

Boston to Portland by train and bus

40Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Portland, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Main St @ Grand St via Hartford, Union Station and Main St @ Gold St in around 3h 46m.

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