There are 5 ways to get from Pawtucket to Portland by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 18m$30–60Train, bus via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus FlixBus N2615
4h 9m$23–41Train
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain Downeaster
4h 44m$70–116Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Pawtucket to Portlandcar 145.2 mi
2h 51m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
3h 22m$28–58
Pawtucket to Portland by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pawtucket to Portland is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pawtucket to Portland is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pawtucket to Portland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Portland, ME via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket to Portland. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Portland via Ruggles and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Pawtucket and Portland is 149 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Pawtucket to Portland, including transfers.
Pawtucket to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Pawtucket to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Portland is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Pawtucket, RI, USA and Portland, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Portland, ME via Boston and Boston, MA - South Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Portland via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 44m.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Pawtucket to Portland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Pawtucket to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawtucket to Portland is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Pawtucket to Portland.
Book your Pawtucket to Portland bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 369+ hotels available in Portland.




















