There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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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 Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 31m$28–57Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Fallscar 146.8 mi
2h 47m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
4h 14m$47–92Bus
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
4h 46m$28–63
Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Portland and Pawtucket/Central Falls is 147 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls, including transfers.
Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Pawtucket/Central Falls, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Pawtucket/Central Falls via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Providence, and Providence in around 4h 46m.
Train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
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
- $35–80
- 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
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
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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Portland to Pawtucket/Central Falls.
There are 193+ hotels available in Pawtucket/Central Falls.
















