There are 4 ways to get from Harvard to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h 26m$29–59Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to Portlandcar 115.2 mi
2h 4m$21–31Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
5h 36m$40–92Train, bus via City of Portland
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
5h 11m$24–49
Harvard to Portland by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Portland is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Portland. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Harvard and Portland is 146 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Harvard to Portland, including transfers.
Harvard to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
Harvard to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Portland is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Harvard to Portland.
There are 409+ hotels available in Portland.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to Portland via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 36m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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