There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Merrimac by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2h 59m$28–55Drive 73.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Merrimaccar 73.5 mi
1h 16m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Newburyportbus 1111 / ...
3h 34m$79–111
Portland to Merrimac by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Merrimac is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Merrimac is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Merrimac. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Newburyport via Logan International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Merrimac. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Haverhill Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Portland and Merrimac is 89 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Merrimac without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Portland to Merrimac, including transfers.
Portland to Merrimac bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Merrimac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Merrimac is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Merrimac, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Haverhill Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Merrimac via Logan International Airport and Newburyport in around 3h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Haverhill Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- ridecj.com
Bus from Logan International Airport to Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- https://www.ridecj.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Merrimac bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Logan International Airport station.
Portland to Merrimac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Haverhill Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Merrimac is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Portland to Merrimac.
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