There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Westport Island by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Station to Wiscassetbus Boston
3h 22m$53–74Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Westport Islandcar 151.2 mi
2h 57m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 48m$149–211Ferry, fly to Augusta State Airport, taxi
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
- Take the taxi from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Westport Islandtaxi
3h 49m$179–250Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Wiscassetbus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
3h 22m$58–73Ferry, fly to Rockland, taxi
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane BOS - RKD
- Take the taxi from Rockland (RKD) to Westport Islandtaxi
4h 5m$274–370
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Westport Island is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Westport Island is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Westport Island. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Wiscasset via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Westport Island station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Brunswick Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Boston and Westport Island is 156 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Westport Island without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 3h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Boston to Westport Island, including transfers.
Boston to Westport Island bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from South Station.
Boston to Westport Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Westport Island is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 3h 22m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Westport Island, ME, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from South Station to Wiscasset once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Augusta State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Station to Wiscasset
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $28–45
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston South Buses to Wiscasset
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $100–180
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Westport Island bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Wiscasset station.
Boston to Westport Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Westport Island is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Boston to Westport Island.
There are 97+ hotels available in Westport Island.