There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Norfolk by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 51m$25–53Bus, train via City of Portland
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from South Station to Norfolktrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 57m$20–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 24m$42–88Drive 128.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Norfolkcar 128.5 mi
2h 39m$24–34
Portland to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Norfolk is to bus and train via City of Portland which costs $20 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Norfolk is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Norfolk via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Portland and Norfolk is 130 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Portland to Norfolk, including transfers.
Portland to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Norfolk is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Portland to Norfolk.
There are 110+ hotels available in Norfolk.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Norfolk, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- $35–75
- 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
- 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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