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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Athol MAbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    5h 40m
    $33–68

  2. Drive 149.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Atholcar car 149.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus via Lowell

    1. Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Athol MAbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    6h 6m
    $44–93

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Athol MAbus bus
    6h 35m
    $50–99

Portland to Athol by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Athol MA via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 5h 40m.

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