There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Palmer by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
5h 31m$31–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 32m$68–144Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Palmercar 172.7 mi
3h 3m$32–46Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615 / ...
5h 41m$35–90
Portland to Palmer by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Palmer is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Palmer is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Palmer. However, there are services departing from City of Portland and arriving at Palmer Library via Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Palmer. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Springfield via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Portland and Palmer is 214 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Palmer without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Portland to Palmer, including transfers.
Portland to Palmer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
Portland to Palmer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Palmer is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Palmer, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Palmer Library via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Union Station Bay 10 in around 7h 32m.
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
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Palmer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Portland to Palmer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Palmer is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portland to Palmer.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmer.