There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 50m$37–78Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
8h 24m$32–54Train, bus via Fitchburg
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Fitchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus
8h 45m$53–105Drive 183.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Shelburne Fallscar 183.3 mi
3h 30m$34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0256S
8h 16m$47–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 40m$81–168
Portland to Shelburne Falls by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Shelburne Falls. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Shelburne Falls Center at Arms Library via Boston and JWO Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Shelburne Falls station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Greenfield Amtrak Station via North Station, Boston and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Portland and Shelburne Falls is 228 miles. The road distance is 184.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 7h 50m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls, including transfers.
Portland to Shelburne Falls bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
Portland to Shelburne Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Shelburne Falls is to bus via Boston which takes 7h 50m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Shelburne Falls, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Shelburne Falls Center at Arms Library via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and JWO Transit Center in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Shelburne Falls Center at Arms Library via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, Greenfield Amtrak Station, and JWO Transit Center in around 9h 40m.
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
Train from Portland to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Greenfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from North Station to Fitchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
- 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 Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Shelburne Falls bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.
Portland to Shelburne Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Shelburne Falls is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Portland to Shelburne Falls.
There are 33+ hotels available in Shelburne Falls.
















