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How to get fromMaine to Saint Johnby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Maine to Saint John by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Perry, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Perry, ME to Saint Johncar car
    9h 17m
    $102–155

  2. Drive 474.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Saint Johncar car 474.7 km
    5h 20m
    $95–136

  3. Bus, drive via Augusta

    1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Augusta Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Augusta Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Perry, MEbus bus
    4. Drive from Perry, ME to Saint Johncar car
    10h 23m
    $105–210

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  • Distance: 563.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Saint John, NB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Maine to Saint John. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, walk to Portland Transportation Center, take the bus to Bangor Transportation Center, walk to Bangor, ME, take the bus to Perry, ME, then drive to Saint John. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Saint John in around 5h 20m.

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