There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Harvard by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 31m$44–77Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Harvardcar 114.9 mi
2h 3m$21–31Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
5h 27m$42–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
5h$29–57
Portland to Harvard by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Harvard is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Harvard is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Portland and Harvard is 158 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Harvard without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Portland to Harvard, including transfers.
Portland to Harvard bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Harvard is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Harvard via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Ayer MA in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Harvard Town Hall via Boston, North Station, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 5h 27m.
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
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- 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
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
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Harvard bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Harvard is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Portland to Harvard.
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