Rome2Rio

How to get fromMaine to Ellis Islandby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Ellis Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Ellis Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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.

  1. Fly from Portland, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane PWM - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $261–862

  2. Drive  752.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Ellis Islandcar car 752.5 km
    10h 21m
    $152–220

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 26m
    $278–451

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    25h 5m
    $342–783

  5. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane BOS - YOW
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $392–1,050

  6. Bus, taxi via Concord

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston - South Station to Concord, NHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Concord to Montrealbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 36m
    $290–450

Portland (PWM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maine to Ellis Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 709.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Ellis Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Maine to Ellis Island. However, you can fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, take the line 105 bus to Tremblay A, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Ptc, take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to Boston, take the bus to Montreal, walk to Montréal, take the bus to Ottawa, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound