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

The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Portland is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Portland is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $500 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Connecticut and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Portland, ME via Hartford Union Station and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Connecticut and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Connecticut station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Connecticut to Portland?

The distance between Connecticut and Portland is 280 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Connecticut to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Connecticut to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Connecticut to Portland bus from?

Connecticut to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Connecticut to Portland train from?

Connecticut to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Connecticut to Portland?

The best way to get from Connecticut to Portland is to bus via Boston which takes 6h 46m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Connecticut to Portland bus arrive?

Connecticut to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Connecticut to Portland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Connecticut to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Portland is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Connecticut to Portland.

How do I get a train ticket from Connecticut to Portland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Connecticut to Portland?

Book your Connecticut to Portland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 452+ hotels available in Portland.

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There are 8 ways to get from Connecticut to Portland by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 14m
$78–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0255s
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
7h 50m
$43–79
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
6h 46m
$45–92
Drive 251.2 mi
1. Drive from Bridgeport to Portlandcar 251.2 mi
4h 27m
$46–67
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
3h 53m
$78–454
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
6h 34m
$94–196
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
3h 52m
$528–1,879
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
4h 10m
$75–365

Connecticut to Portland by train and bus

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.4 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Portland, ME via Hartford Union Station, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Portland via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 34m.

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