There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Boston College by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 59m$24–46Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Boston Collegecar 109.7 mi
2h 8m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 33m$40–79Bus, tram
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the tram from Boylston to Boston Collegetram B
3h 10m$20–34
Portland to Boston College by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Boston College is to bus and tram which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Boston College is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Boston College station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Chestnut Hill via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Portland and Boston College is 114 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Boston College without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Portland to Boston College, including transfers.
Portland to Boston College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Boston College is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly. 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.com
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boylston to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Boston College bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Boston College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Boston College is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Portland to Boston College.
There are 1852+ hotels available in Boston College.