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How to get fromPortland to Jamestownby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Jamestown by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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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 Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 22m
    $87–148

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Jamestowncar car 177 mi
    3h 29m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 5m
    $104–177

  4. Bus, train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    5h 2m
    $62–93

  5. Train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    5h 39m
    $84–140

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  • Distance: 192 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Jamestown via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 5h 5m.

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