What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Boston Common?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Boston Common is to bus via City of Portland which costs $16 - $27 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Boston Common?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Boston Common is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Portland to Boston Common?

The distance between Portland and Boston Common is 106 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Boston Common without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Boston Common without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Boston Common?

The bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Portland to Boston Common bus from?

Portland to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Boston Common train from?

Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Boston Common?

The best way to get from Portland to Boston Common is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train via Park Street, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Portland to Boston Common bus arrive?

Portland to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Portland to Boston Common train arrive?

Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Boston Common?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Boston Common is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Portland to Boston Common.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Boston Common?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Boston Common?

Book your Portland to Boston Common bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Boston Common.

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Boston Common by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 8m
$21–45
Bus via City of Portland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 15m
$16–27
Train via Park Street (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 45m
$33–69
Drive 105.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Boston Commoncar 105.4 mi
1h 57m
$20–28
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 50m
$29–70

Portland to Boston Common by bus and foot

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–35 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 $29–70 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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