What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Reading is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via City of Portland and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Maine and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Maine to Reading. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Reading via Haverhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Maine to Reading?

The distance between Maine and Reading is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Maine to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Reading bus from?

Maine to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.

Where do I catch the Maine to Reading train from?

Maine to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Maine to Reading?

The best way to get from Maine to Reading is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Maine to Reading bus arrive?

Maine to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Maine to Reading train arrive?

Maine to Reading train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Haverhill Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Maine to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Reading is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Maine to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Reading.

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There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Reading by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Haverhill to Readingtrain Haverhill Line
4h 36m
$31–69
Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Readingcar 95.8 mi
1h 47m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
4h 44m
$23–47
Line 1 bus, bus, line 104 bus, line 137 bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Public Library to Portland Transport. Center I/Bbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malden Centerbus 104
4. Take the bus from Malden Center to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
5h 15m
$26–44

Maine to Reading by bus and train

46Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Reading, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Reading via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, and Haverhill in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from City of Portland to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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