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How to get fromLong Island to Bostonby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Boston by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Island to Gates 2, 3, or 4ferry ferry Ib / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    4h 13m
    $30–63

  2. Ferry, bus via Maine Medical Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Island to Gates 2, 3, or 4ferry ferry Ib / ...
    2. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    4h 55m
    $23–49

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Island to Gates 2, 3, or 4ferry ferry Ib / ...
    2. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    6h 3m
    $42–89

Long Island to Boston by ferry and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Long Island, ME, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Boston. However, you can take the ferry to Gates 2, 3, or 4, walk to Casco Bay Lines, take the line 8 bus to Cumberland Ave + Elm St, walk to Portland Public Library, take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, then take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Long Island to Boston via Gates 2, 3, or 4, Hancock St + Thames St, Bedford St Usm O/B, Forest Ave + Bedford St, Saco Transportation Center, and Saco Amtrak Station in around 6h 3m.

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