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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Shelton is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Shelton is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Shelton. However, there are services departing from City of Portland and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Springfield Union Station, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at New Haven via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Portland to Shelton?

The distance between Portland and Shelton is 275 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Shelton without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Portland to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Shelton bus from?

Portland to Shelton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Shelton train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Shelton?

The best way to get from Portland to Shelton is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $75 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Portland to Shelton bus arrive?

Portland to Shelton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Portland to Shelton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Shelton is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Portland to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 226+ hotels available in Shelton.

Portland to Shelton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Shelton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
6h 30m
$58–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 2m
$40–73
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
7h 11m
$75–733
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Sheltoncar 241.4 mi
4h 18m
$44–64
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PWM - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeporttrain
5h 10m
$103–556
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
3. Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Elm St @ Church Stbus 950
8h 5m
$44–103
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PWM - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
5h 6m
$83–361
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PWM - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 3m
$542–2,056

Portland to Shelton by bus and train

113Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New Haven, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Portland to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Springfield Union Station, New Haven Bus Stop, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 8h 2m.

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