There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Newton by bus (Amtrak), train, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2h 38m$22–48Bus via Newton Centre
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 49m$19–33Train, tram
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Centretram D
3h 19m$38–77Drive 112.1 mi
- Drive from Portland to Newtoncar 112.1 mi
2h 9m$21–30
Portland to Newton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Newton is to bus via Newton Centre which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Newton is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Newton. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Newton. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Newton Centre via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Portland and Newton is 114 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Newton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Portland to Newton, including transfers.
Portland to Newton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Newton bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.
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
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Tram from North Station to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Newton is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Portland to Newton.
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