There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Back Bay by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 1m$16–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 47m$40–79Drive 105.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Back Baycar 105.9 mi
1h 58m$20–28Bus via Copley
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 11m$24–46Bus via Logan International Airport
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus Portland / ...
2h 30m$32–38
Portland to Back Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Back Bay is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Back Bay is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City of Portland and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Copley via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Portland and Back Bay is 109 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Back Bay without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $35.
The bus from City of Portland to Boston takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Portland to Back Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Back Bay is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from City of Portland to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Back Bay bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portland to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Back Bay is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Portland to Back Bay.
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