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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Bristol by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Bristol St. Ambrosebus bus
    9h 10m
    $51–112

  2. Drive 185.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Bristolcar car 185.7 mi
    5h 4m
    $34–49

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Randolph Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Randolph Amtrak to Bristoltaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $184–343

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane PWM - BTV
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Bristol St. Ambrosebus bus
    7h 18m
    $601–1,120

Portland to Bristol by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Bristol St. Ambrose via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr, and Downtown Transit Center in around 9h 10m.

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