What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at BarHarbor Bank, Rochester via Boston South Buses, Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover and DHMC East Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Randolph Amtrak via North Station, Boston and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Portland to Rochester?

The distance between Portland and Rochester is 266 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Rochester without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 9h 11m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Rochester?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Portland to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Rochester bus from?

Portland to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Rochester train from?

Portland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Rochester?

The best way to get from Portland to Rochester is to bus via Boston which takes 9h 11m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Portland to Rochester bus arrive?

Portland to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Rochester train arrive?

Portland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Rochester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Portland to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 177+ hotels available in Rochester.

Portland to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Rochester by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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, fly to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)plane BOS - RUT
3. Take the taxi from Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) to Rochestertaxi
5h 19m
$168–219
Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar 167.6 mi
4h 25m
$31–45
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus
3. Take the bus from DHMC East Entrance to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus
9h 11m
$56–101
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Springfield to Randolph Amtraktrain
11h 16m
$145–294
Bus, fly to Lebanon
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lebanon (LEB)plane BOS - LEB
3. Take the bus from VA Hospital WRJ to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus
6h 25m
$125–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Boston South Busesbus
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus
3. Take the bus from DHMC East Entrance to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus
9h 11m
$58–88
Bus via City of Portland
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus
3. Take the bus from DHMC East Entrance to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus
9h 17m
$51–89

Portland to Rochester by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 11mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Rochester, VT, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to BarHarbor Bank, Rochester via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Buses, Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover, and DHMC East Entrance in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Rochester via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, and Randolph Amtrak in around 11h 16m.

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