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How to get fromPortland to Bristolby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 2m
    $95–742

  2. Drive 164.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Bristolcar car 164.3 mi
    3h 9m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    4h 57m
    $66–105

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    4h 59m
    $60–110

  5. Bus via Portland, ME

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus bus Boston Airport
    5h 6m
    $66–128

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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Bristol via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Portland to Bristol via Boston and Fall River in around 4h 59m.

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