There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Canton 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 45m$23–52Bus via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 51m$18–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 29m$42–87Drive 121.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Cantoncar 121.4 mi
2h 23m$23–32
Portland to Canton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Canton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Canton is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Canton station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Canton. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Canton Junction via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Portland and Canton is 122 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Canton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Portland to Canton, including transfers.
Portland to Canton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Canton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Canton is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Canton, 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Canton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Canton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Canton is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Portland to Canton.
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