There are 4 ways to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 28m$26–59Drive 92.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portlandcar 92.3 mi
1h 49m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Manchester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 27m$40–90Train, bus via City of Portland
- Take the train from Manchester to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 13m$21–49
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Portland via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Portland is 135 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $26 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland, including transfers.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Manchester station.
Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Portland.
There are 341+ hotels available in Portland.
What companies run services between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Manchester to Portland via North Station and Boston in around 4h 27m.
Train from Manchester to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Manchester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Manchester to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to City of Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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