There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Brighton 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 54m$22–50Bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to 7 Winship Stbus 501
3h 30m$17–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 13m$39–78Drive 108.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Brightoncar 108.3 mi
2h 5m$20–29
Portland to Brighton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Brighton is to bus and line 501 bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Reservoir via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Portland and Brighton is 112 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Brighton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Portland to Brighton, including transfers.
Portland to Brighton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Brighton is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Brighton, 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
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to 7 Winship St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Brighton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Brighton is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Portland to Brighton.
There are 1619+ hotels available in Brighton.