There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Houlton by bus (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Portland to Houlton is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Houlton is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Houlton. However, there are services departing from Portland Transportation Center and arriving at Houlton, Maine via Bangor, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Portland and Houlton is 275 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Houlton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Portland to Houlton, including transfers.
Portland to Houlton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland Transportation Center station.
Portland to Houlton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Bangor Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Houlton is 248 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Portland to Houlton.
There are 11+ hotels available in Houlton.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Houlton, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Transportation Center to Houlton via Bangor Transportation Center, Bangor, ME, and Houlton, Maine in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $25–45
- Phone
- +1 207-942-3354
- Website
- Cyr Bus Line
Bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- Cyr Bus Line
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