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- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 8m$21–45Bus via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 15m$17–35Train via Park Street (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 45m$40–78Drive 106.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Boston Commoncar 106.4 mi
1h 54m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 50m$35–75
Portland to Boston Common by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Boston Common is to bus via City of Portland which costs $17 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Boston Common is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
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.
The distance between Portland and Boston Common is 107 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Boston Common without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $45.
The bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Portland to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
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 $40 - $80 and takes 2h 45m.
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 $23–30 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 $35–75 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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $17–29
- 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
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Boston Common bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portland to Boston Common train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Boston Common is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Portland to Boston Common.
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