There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Harvard Square 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 14m$24–46Drive 105.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Harvard Squarecar 105.6 mi
2h$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2h 57m$69–103Bus via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 15m$20–31
Portland to Harvard Square by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Harvard Square is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Harvard Square station. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Harvard via North Station and Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Portland and Harvard Square is 110 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Harvard Square without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Portland to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Portland to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Harvard Square is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–35 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 $60–100 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
- $60–100
- 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
- $23–35
- 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
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Harvard Square is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Portland to Harvard Square.
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