There are 5 ways to get from Fairhaven to Portland by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 5m$34–66Drive 162.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairhaven to Portlandcar 162.6 mi
3h 2m$28–41Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
6h 29m$76–122Train, bus
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 7m$34–64Train, bus via City of Portland
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
5h 54m$30–48
Fairhaven to Portland by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairhaven to Portland is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Fairhaven to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairhaven to Portland. However, there are services departing from Huttleston Ave and Green St and arriving at Portland, ME via New Bedford and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairhaven to Portland. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Portland via State and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Fairhaven and Portland is 167 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairhaven to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Fairhaven to Portland, including transfers.
Fairhaven to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
Fairhaven to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from Fairhaven to Portland is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Fairhaven, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Huttleston Ave and Green St to Portland, ME via New Bedford, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purchase St and Hillman St to Portland via Purchase St and Pearl St, New Bedford, South Station, State, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 29m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairhaven to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fairhaven to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairhaven to Portland is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Fairhaven to Portland.
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