There are 4 ways to get from Maine to Sterling by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
5h 7m$51–100Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Sterlingcar 127.4 mi
2h 18m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to North Leominstertrain Fitchburg Line
6h 17m$71–131Bus via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus Ppb 6713 / ...
5h 38m$46–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Sterling is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Sterling is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at West Boylston WalMart via Portland, ME, Boston and Central Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Maine to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at North Leominster via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Maine and Sterling is 167 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Sterling without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Maine to Sterling, including transfers.
Maine to Sterling bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Maine to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Maine to Sterling is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Sterling, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Sterling via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Worcester, Central Hub, and West Boylston WalMart in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Sterling via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, and North Leominster in around 6h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to North Leominster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–15
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Maine to Sterling bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Maine to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Sterling is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Maine to Sterling.
There are 79+ hotels available in Sterling.