There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Ashland by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 43m$25–54Bus, train via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 49m$20–41Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Back Bay to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
4h 21m$42–87Drive 127.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Ashlandcar 127.4 mi
2h 29m$24–34
Portland to Ashland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Ashland is to bus and train via City of Portland which costs $20 - $45 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Ashland is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Ashland via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Portland and Ashland is 132 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Ashland without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Portland to Ashland, including transfers.
Portland to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Ashland is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Portland to Ashland.
There are 122+ hotels available in Ashland.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Ashland, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Portland to Ashland via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 4h 21m.
Train from South Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Back Bay to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- 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 City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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