There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Swansea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
5h 17m$92–742Drive 156.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Swanseacar 156.2 mi
2h 56m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
6h 44m$40–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
7h 3m$37–70Bus via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
7h 7m$34–81
Maine to Swansea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maine to Swansea is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Maine to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Martin Court via Portland, ME, Boston South Station and SRTA Fall River Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Maine to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Maine and Swansea is 178 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Maine to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Maine to Swansea, including transfers.
Maine to Swansea bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Maine to Swansea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Maine to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Maine, USA and Swansea, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Swansea via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Martin Court via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, Fall River, and SRTA Fall River Terminal in around 6h 44m.
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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- 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
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
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 South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Maine to Swansea bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Maine to Swansea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Swansea is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Maine to Swansea.
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