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How to get fromPortland to Back Bayby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Back Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 54 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to UNE Campus Centerbus bus 54
    1h 35m

  2. Line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St John St to Saco Transportation Centerbus bus 60
    2h 15m
    $2

  3. Line 70 bus, line 54 bus

    1. Take the bus from Forest Ave + Bedford St to Saco Transportation Centerbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to UNE Campus Centerbus bus 54
    1h 42m

  4. Drive 22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Back Baycar car 22.8 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portland to Back Baytaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    32 min
    $75–95

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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Forest Ave + Bedford St to UNE Campus Center via Saco Transportation Center in around 1h 42m.

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