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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Portland is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Portland. However, there are services departing from Tilton and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Bristol to Portland?

The distance between Bristol and Portland is 235 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Portland without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $220 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bristol to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Portland bus from?

Bristol to Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Tilton station.

Where does the Bristol to Portland bus arrive?

Bristol to Portland bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston - South Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Portland is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Bristol to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 340+ hotels available in Portland.

Bristol to Portland - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Portland by taxi, bus, car, train, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to New Londontaxi
2. Take the bus from New London to Boston South Busesbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
4h 46m
$226–294
Drive 93.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Portlandcar 93.7 mi
2h 23m
$18–25
Drive, train (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Bristol to Dovercar
2. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain Downeaster
2h 34m
$25–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tilton to Boston - South Stationbus North Conway / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h 47m
$159–210
Bus via City of Portland
1. Take the bus from Tilton to Boston - South Stationbus North Conway / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
5h 32m
$153–195

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Bristol, NH, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Bristol to Portland, ME via Tilton, Boston - South Station, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 4h 47m.

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