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How to get fromPeaks Island to Bostonby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Peaks Island to Boston by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Peaks Island to Gate 5ferry ferry Pk
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    3h 53m
    $30–62

  2. Ferry, line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Peaks Island to Gate 5ferry ferry Pk
    2. Take the bus from Casco Bay Lines to Maine Medical Centerbus bus 8
    3. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    4h 35m
    $24–48

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Peaks Island to Gate 5ferry ferry Pk
    2. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    5h 43m
    $42–88

Peaks Island to Boston by ferry and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Peaks Island, ME, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Peaks Island to Boston. However, you can take the ferry to Gate 5, walk to Casco Bay Lines, take the line 8 bus to Cumberland Ave + Elm St, walk to Portland Public Library, take the line 1 bus to Portland Transport. Center I/B, then take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Peaks Island to Boston via Gate 5, Hancock St + Thames St, Bedford St Usm O/B, Forest Ave + Bedford St, Saco Transportation Center, and Saco Amtrak Station in around 5h 43m.

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