What is the cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Portland?

The cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Portland is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Portland?

The fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Portland is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Old Lyme and Portland?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Lyme to Portland. However, there are services departing from Lyme St & Library Ln and arriving at Portland, ME via Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Hartford Union Station and Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Old Lyme and Portland?

No, there is no direct train from Old Lyme station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at Portland via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Old Lyme to Portland?

The distance between Old Lyme and Portland is 233 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.

How do I travel from Old Lyme to Portland without a car?

The best way to get from Old Lyme to Portland without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Old Lyme to Portland?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Old Lyme to Portland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Lyme to Portland bus from?

Old Lyme to Portland bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr station.

Where do I catch the Old Lyme to Portland train from?

Old Lyme to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Old Lyme to Portland?

The best way to get from Old Lyme to Portland is to train which takes 7h and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Old Lyme to Portland bus arrive?

Old Lyme to Portland bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.

Where does the Old Lyme to Portland train arrive?

Old Lyme to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Old Lyme to Portland?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Lyme to Portland is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Old Lyme to Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 371+ hotels available in Portland.

Old Lyme to Portland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Old Lyme to Portland by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 42m
$53–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
6h 53m
$38–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
7h
$77–163
Drive 218.7 mi
1. Drive from Old Lyme to Portlandcar 218.7 mi
3h 47m
$40–58
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
6h 25m
$92–474
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
6h 28m
$98–420
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
6h 35m
$554–1,399

Old Lyme to Portland by bus and train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Old Lyme, CT, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Portland via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Portland, ME via Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter, Old Saybrook Trans Cntr, Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford Union Station, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 6h 53m.

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