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How to get fromPortland to Old Lymeby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Old Lyme by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 3m
    $53–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    7h 25m
    $37–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 36m
    $75–164

  4. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Old Lymecar car 218.3 mi
    3h 47m
    $40–58

  5. Train via New London Train Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 46m
    $72–151

Portland to Old Lyme by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Old Lyme Town Hall via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Lyme St & Library Ln via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 7h 25m.

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