There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from Chelsea to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 3m$26–58Drive 92.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Seacar 92.4 mi
1h 50m$17–25Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from North Station to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 21m$41–87Bus, train via City of Portland
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from Chelsea to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 9m$21–46
Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Manchester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Portland and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 135 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $26 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Portland to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
There are 233+ hotels available in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Portland to Manchester via Boston and North Station in around 4h 21m.
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
- 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
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
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide















