There are 4 ways to get from Melrose to Maine by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 16m$28–56Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Melrose to Portlandcar 98.5 mi
1h 45m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 6m$33–69Bus via Congress St + Maine Med
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
3h 50m$23–46
Melrose to Maine by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Maine is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melrose to Maine is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to Maine. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Emerson St and arriving at Congress St + Center St via Boston, MA - South Station and Portland Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Maine. However, there are services departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at Portland via Haverhill Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Melrose and Maine is 116 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose to Maine without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Melrose to Maine, including transfers.
Melrose to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
Melrose to Maine train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
The best way to get from Melrose to Maine is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Maine, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Congress St + Center St via Haverhill Amtrak, Portland, and Portland Transportation Center in around 4h 6m.
Train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Melrose to Maine bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
Melrose to Maine train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Haverhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Maine is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Melrose to Maine.
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