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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Niantic by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 24m
    $90–173

  2. Drive 213.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Nianticcar car 213.2 mi
    3h 43m
    $39–57

  3. Bus, train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the bus from New London Union Station to Niantic/Main Stbus bus 3
    6h 26m
    $53–115

  4. Bus, train, line 3 bus via City of Portland

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the bus from New London Union Station to Niantic/Main Stbus bus 3
    6h 32m
    $48–103

Portland to Niantic by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Niantic, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Niantic via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and New London in around 5h 24m.

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