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How to get fromPortland to Actonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Acton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain train Fitchburg Line
    4h 10m
    $49–98

  2. Drive 109.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Actoncar car 109.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    4h 27m
    $31–45

  4. Bus via Portland, ME

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    4h 35m
    $34–60

Portland to Acton by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Acton via Boston, North Station, and South Acton in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Portland to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Boston, Boylston, Copley, and Boston, MA - Copley Square in around 4h 27m.

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