There are 6 ways to get from Jamestown to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 51m$88–150Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamestown to Portlandcar 178.1 mi
3h 26m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
5h 10m$105–178Train, bus via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h 14m$67–104Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
4h 44m$100–160Train, bus via Wickford Junction #2
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 59m$61–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamestown to Portland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Jamestown to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamestown to Portland. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamestown station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Jamestown and Portland is 193 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jamestown to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Jamestown to Portland, including transfers.
Jamestown to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Jamestown to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Jamestown to Portland is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Jamestown, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jamestown to Portland via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jamestown to Portland, ME via Fall River, Boston South Station, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 4h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
- 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
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- 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
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jamestown to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Jamestown to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamestown to Portland is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Jamestown to Portland.
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