There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Fairhaven by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
5h 1m$34–64Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Fairhavencar 160.6 mi
3h 6m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 39m$79–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 18m$34–62Bus, train via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 19m$30–48
Portland to Fairhaven by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fairhaven is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Fairhaven is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Huttleston Ave and Main St via Boston and SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at New Bedford via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Portland and Fairhaven is 166 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Fairhaven without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Portland to Fairhaven, including transfers.
Portland to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Fairhaven train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Fairhaven is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Huttleston Ave and Main St via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and SRTA New Bedford Terminal in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Purchase St and Maxfield St via Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, New Bedford, and Purchase St and Pearl St in around 5h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- 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
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Fairhaven train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fairhaven is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Portland to Fairhaven.
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