There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Portland by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
2h 58m$26–53Drive 98.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Portlandcar 98.3 mi
1h 44m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Downeaster
3h 31m$57–98Line 24 bus, line 1 bus, train
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to McG Abus 24
- Take the bus from McG A to Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhillbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Portlandtrain
4h 24m
Lowell to Portland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Portland is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Portland. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Portland. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Portland via Woburn Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Lowell and Portland is 134 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Lowell to Portland, including transfers.
Lowell to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Woburn Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Portland is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Lowell to Portland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Portland is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Lowell to Portland.
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