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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 1m
    $45–663

  2. Drive 155.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Cranstoncar car 155.3 mi
    2h 58m
    $29–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 45m
    $64–698

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2610
    4h 14m
    $42–75

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  • Distance: 154.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Cranston via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Cranston via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Providence in around 4h 14m.

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