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How to get fromPortland to Altonby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Alton by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the taxi from Dover to Altontaxi taxi
    1h 36m
    $175–231

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Altoncar car 64.2 mi
    1h 30m
    $12–17

  3. Train, taxi via Wakefield St.

    1. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the taxi from Wakefield St. to Altontaxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $117–163

  4. Train, line 12 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dover Transportation Center to Wakefield St.bus bus 12
    3. Take the taxi from Wakefield St. to Altontaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $127–173

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Map of how to get from Portland to Alton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Alton, NH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Alton. However, you can take the train to Dover then take the taxi to Alton. Alternatively, you can drive from Portland to Alton in around 1h 30m.

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