What is the cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Portland is to bus via City of Portland which costs $28 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford to Portland?

The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New Bedford and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Portland. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between New Bedford and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Portland. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Portland via Downtown Crossing and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from New Bedford to Portland?

The distance between New Bedford and Portland is 164 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.

How do I travel from New Bedford to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from New Bedford to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from New Bedford to Portland?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from New Bedford to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Bedford to Portland bus from?

New Bedford to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.

Where do I catch the New Bedford to Portland train from?

New Bedford to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.

Train or bus from New Bedford to Portland?

The best way to get from New Bedford to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the New Bedford to Portland bus arrive?

New Bedford to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.

Where does the New Bedford to Portland train arrive?

New Bedford to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from New Bedford to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Portland is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from New Bedford to Portland.

How do I get a bus ticket from New Bedford to Portland?

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Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 409+ hotels available in Portland.

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There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Portland by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 45m
$33–85
Bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 30m
$28–61
Train
1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
5h 27m
$49–100
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from New Bedford to Portlandcar 161.7 mi
3h 1m
$30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 56m
$32–62

New Bedford to Portland by bus

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from New Bedford to Portland, ME via Boston South Station and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Portland via South Station, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 27m.

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